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title: Save Time and Money with PCORE Quick-Link Bushing Specification
description: Save time and money spent lowering the oil level in the transformer, when replacing higher current bushings, by specifying the PCORE® Electric Company, Inc. Quick-Link bushing.
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# [Save Time and Money with PCORE Quick-Link Bushing Specification](https://blog.hubbell.com/en/hubbellpowersystems/save-time-and-money-with-pcore-quick-link-bushing-specification)

 Written by [Mike Kryman](https://blog.hubbell.com/en/hubbellpowersystems/author/mike-kryman) | Sep 4, 2019 12:00:00 PM

Save time and money spent lowering the oil level in the transformer, when replacing higher current bushings, by specifying the [PCORE® Electric Company, Inc.](https://www.hubbell.com/hubbellpowersystems/en/hps-brands/pcore) Quick-Link bushing.

In 1999, PCORE launched the first [Quick-Link bushings](https://www.hubbell.com/hubbellpowersystems/en/Products/Power-Utilities/Bushings/Power-Apparatus-Bushings/Condenser-Bushings/c/559849) that allowed electric utilities to save costs by significantly reducing transformer outage time. The design was further expanded to 115kV and 138kV in 2017. PCORE’s [Paper-Resin-Capacitor (PRC)](https://www.hubbell.com/hubbellpowersystems/en/Products/Power-Utilities/Bushings/Power-Apparatus-Bushings/Condenser-Bushings/c/559849?text=&style=list&pageSize=90&sort=PLPSequence-asc&q=%3APLPSequence-asc%3AFV_ProductType%3APRC) and [Paper-Oil-Capacitor (POC)](https://www.hubbell.com/hubbellpowersystems/en/Products/Power-Utilities/Bushings/Power-Apparatus-Bushings/Condenser-Bushings/c/559849?text=&style=list&pageSize=90&sort=PLPSequence-asc&q=%3APLPSequence-asc%3AFV_ProductType%3APOC) Quick-Link bushings have the following benefits:

- PRC and POC Quick-Link bushings have the convenience of a draw-lead bushing with the electrical current carrying capability of a bottom-connected bushing (1200 amps and above).  This allows Quick-Link bushings to be installed and removed from power transformers without lowering the oil level in the transformer.
- PCORE Quick-Link Bushings have a proven multiple connector that transfers the electrical current from the bottom terminal to the bushing conductor; there are no internal draw-rod connections that can loosen or overheat while the bushing is energized.
- The internal Quick-Link rod which acts as the draw-lead mechanism is much lighter than typical draw-lead cables or draw-rods, making installation and removal more convenient.

The photos below show installation at the transformer factory and then the installation of the bushing in the field. Typically a bushing of this current rating would require the utility to have to go in the transformer; however, this design provides easier installation which saves them time and money.

For additional information, please view our [selection guide](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Blog%20Images%202019/PCORE%20Quick-Link%20Bushing%20Selection%20Guide.pdf) for the various designs available.

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