7 Questions to Identify the Right Elbow
It can be a challenge to identify the right elbow for varying applications. There are so many different points to consider when planning for your utility.
It can be a challenge to identify the right elbow for varying applications. There are so many different points to consider when planning for your utility. Therefore, we put together seven simple questions to help in the process of picking the right elbow.
1. What is the elbow type?
- Loadbreak
- Deadbreak
2. What is the voltage class?
- 15kV
- 25/28kV
- 35kV
3. What is the insulation thickness of the cable?
- 15kV: 175 mil 100%, 220 mil 133%
25kV: 260 mil 100%
35kV: 345 mil 100%
- #6 thru 1250kcmil
6. What is the metallic shield type?
- Concentric Neutral
- Copper Tape
- Drain Wire
- Yes
- No
Once you know these seven things, you should be able to correctly select the elbow you need.
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