For the past year now, many of us have heard about large earthquakes that are due very soon. The question isn't if we will have the quakes, rather we should be asking ourselves, "Will my insulators be safe if there should be an earthquake at my place?" Certainly many of us have our insulators displayed high up on rickety shelves and tables. Considering the fact that these insulators mean so much to us and that there is often thousands of dollars tied up in them, I would think that common sense would tell us to keep them protected if possible.

A few simple and inexpensive steps just might save you from a great deal of grief. Consider the few suggestions below. Perhaps you have others that will work just as well or better. 

1. Secure shelves to walls by means of a rope, nails or screws 
2. Install a board or wire at the front of the display to prevent accidental fallings. 
3. Include your insulators as part of your property under your insurance coverage. 
4. Keep large insulators on the ground if possible.
5. Insulators mounted on pins affixed in something such as a crossarm not only look attractive, but also keeps the insulators safe. 
6. If insulators are being stored in boxes, provide lots of padding around and between insulators. 

After all, I would hate to see a common old insulator destroyed just as much as I would hate to see a Castle or Pluto shattered on the floor. I hope you will take some steps to protect your glass and porcelain collections.