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They are used when repairs are being performed on a communications line. The lines are filled with nitrogen or dried air. Pressurizing the lines keeps moisture out of the lines preventing crosstalk between pairs in the line. The lines are normally pressurized at the central office but if a line needs to be repaired or spliced, they will bring out the cylinders.

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