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How Switching to Distribution Automation Reduced Power Outage Time

How Switching to Distribution Automation Reduced Power Outage Time

"In the old configuration, if we lost either feeder, 750-800 customers were without power until a...

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Prevent Equipment Damage with the Right Arrester Selection

Prevent Equipment Damage with the Right Arrester Selection

Power surges can damage electronic equipment if not adequately protected. Surge arresters protect a...

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Solving a Substation Network Security Flaw

Solving a Substation Network Security Flaw

In 2014, Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. (HPS) acquired RFL Electronics, a protection and communication...

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5 Tips to Navigate our Website

5 Tips to Navigate our Website

1. Drilling down into product information - When you hover over "Products" on the homepage, you'll...

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Increasing the Reliability of Main Electrical Feeders

Increasing the Reliability of Main Electrical Feeders

DORELCO is a rural electric cooperative located in the town of Tolosa, Island of Leyte, in the...

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The Silent Watchman

The Silent Watchman

The electric service division of Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) has been in operation...

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Material Sourcing for Apitong Wood Braces

Material Sourcing for Apitong Wood Braces

Utilities depend on their wood structures lasting 25-30 years. Therefore, it’s important to specify...

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How Aluminum Brackets Outperform Steel

How Aluminum Brackets Outperform Steel

The performance of utility brackets is critical, especially in the event of a major storm or...

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10 Tips for Installing Distribution Connectors in the Icy Conditions

10 Tips for Installing Distribution Connectors in the Icy Conditions

Each utility has a set of guidelines for weather conditions in their area which takes into...

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Winter Weather Challenges for Substation and Transmission Components

Winter Weather Challenges for Substation and Transmission Components

While heat is generally the enemy of power system transmission lines, strong winter weather brings...

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Quick Ship your Substation Connectors

Quick Ship your Substation Connectors

In the case of an emergency, natural disaster or major project, utilities can experience the need...

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How to Solve Mystery Blink Problems

How to Solve Mystery Blink Problems

Owen Electric is located in Northern Kentucky and serves about 58,000 members. The Boone feeder...

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Do you have Seismic Concerns?

Do you have Seismic Concerns?

Protecting your substation from natural disasters is critical. We recommend periodic inspections...

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Take Care of Your Cover Up Equipment

Take Care of Your Cover Up Equipment

Hot line maintenance appears to have begun in the early 1900’s with a few homemade tools. Tools and...

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