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The Cost of Outages. How Much Damage Can an Animal Cause?
Written by Darren Barnett
Animal-caused electric outages, like all other outages, can cause direct and consequential damage...

Cover-Up Equipment: Selection and Care
Written by Joseph Cardona
Hard Plastic vs. Rubber Cover-Up Equipment Deciding which cover-up equipment is best for the job...

The Impact of Animal-Caused Outages
Written by Darren Barnett
The growing reliance on energy and the implications of its interruption in residential homes,...

An Interview with Kevin Mabie, Communications Northeast Territory Manager
Written by Hubbell Power Systems
Meet Kevin Mabie, Northeast Territory Manager, as he discusses his communications industry outlook...

Protecting America’s Birds with Greenjacket
Written by Darren Barnett
The Lemon Creek substation is a key site for AEL&P in supplying backup power and electrical...

The Importance of Lead Length for Arrester Applications
Written by Ryan Freeman
A commonly overlooked consideration in arrester applications is the impact of lead length. The...

How to Avoid Putting Strain on Fiber Communications Lines
Written by Chad Davis
When securing a fiber line to a pole, building or at mid-span, installers must be careful not to...

Why Measuring Torque Matters
Written by Tim Staelens
The torque-to-capacity relationship for helical anchors and piles is an empirical method originally...

Getting Started with Surge Arrester Specifications
Written by Ryan Freeman
With the recent and upcoming revisions of IEEE C62.11 and IEC 60099-4 surge arrester standards,...

4 Advantages of a Custom Bushings Cross-Reference Guide
Written by Mike Kryman
Not sure what the proper bushing replacements are for your in-service bushings? Hubbell | PCORE®...

Understanding Classes and Types of Rubber Insulating Blankets
Written by Joseph Cardona
Insulating rubber blankets for energized line maintenance come in a variety of sizes, classes...

Guy Anchor Testing Procedure
Written by Tim Staelens
Predicting the holding capacity of an anchor can be difficult due to soil variations at different...

4 Reasons to Field Test Helical Guy Anchors
Written by Tim Staelens
The reliability of our overhead power and communication lines is as important today as ever before....

Why You Should Repair Defective Bushings
Written by Mike Kryman
Repairing a bushing is less expensive than purchasing a new bushing and you are able to maintain...