So what are these things for .. exactly?

[kwired]

This photo was posted here a few years ago.

They forgot to bond around the metallic valve

 

[Speshulk]

Actually the phone company hasn't had time to implement the classroom training company wide, on the proper installation of this new technology.

Typical phone guy crap. Ever try telling one of them that they can't attach their drop to the electrical pipe riser? "We've been doing that for years."