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![Recap: Understanding Arrester Fundamentals](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/FINAL_AIK_ARR_Webinar_UnderstandingArresterFundamentals_2022_GR_EN_00129.jpg)
Written by Ryan Freeman
The electric grid is a constantly evolving intricate network of equipment. System conditions can...
![Arresters Energy Handling Capability](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/FINALArresters-Webinar-Nov-18th_FB_1200x628px.jpg)
Written by Ryan Freeman
High voltage surge arresters are continually subjected to factors that could ultimately degrade the...
![Minimizing the Risk of Wildfires with the Hubbell Fire Protection Disconnector](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/FPD-WebSocialHero_w-Color-Block-1200x628.jpg)
Written by Ryan Freeman
Wildfires continue to devastate portions of the western United States, Australia and other regions...
![The 5 Key Attributes of a Reliable Surge Arrester](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Reliable%20Surge%20Arrester.jpg)
Written by Ryan Freeman
MOV, or metal-oxide varistor, surge arresters are widely applied to protect critical utility...
![The Importance of Lead Length for Arrester Applications](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Lead%20Length%20for%20Arrester%20Applications%20Blog.jpg)
Written by Ryan Freeman
A commonly overlooked consideration in arrester applications is the impact of lead length. The...
![Getting Started with Surge Arrester Specifications](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/POLYMER%20HOLLOW%20CORE-071.jpg)
Written by Ryan Freeman
With the recent and upcoming revisions of IEEE C62.11 and IEC 60099-4 surge arrester standards,...
![Components of a Reliable Polymer Compound](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/7314%20copy.jpg)
Written by Haley Engel
Polymer compounds suitable for electrical insulation can consist of 10 or more ingredients which...
![Ensure Long-Term Reliability of Polymer for High Voltage Insulation](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/7323_riser.jpg)
Written by Haley Engel
After defining the characteristics required of an ideal polymer housing material, the next step is...
![More Than Hydrophobicity: Ideal Polymer Characteristics for Distribution Arresters](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/_DSC1558.jpg)
Written by Haley Engel
It’s a commonly held belief that the single most important characteristic for insulating materials...
![How Ground Lead Disconnectors Operate](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/GLD_blog%20post%20graphic-01.jpg)
Written by Hubbell Power Systems
Electric utility operating system reliability is an important factor of utility performance. As a...
![3 Benefits of Hubbell Easy-on Cutout-Arrester Brackets over Conventional Brackets](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Easy%20On%20Blog.gif)
Written by Jim Smith
Responding to concerns that conventional brackets were difficult to install, Hubbell Power Systems,...
![Understanding Distribution Arrester Types for Effective Equipment Protection](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Blog%20Images%202019/Distribution%20Arrester%20Protection%20Comparison.png)
Written by Haley Engel
There are three distribution arrester types commonly used to protect overhead distribution...
![Gapped vs Gapless Distribution Arresters](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Distribution%20Arresters.jpg)
Written by Haley Engel
When comparing different arrester designs, it is important to understand how the arrester was built...
![Arrester Field Testing](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Infared%20Imaging.png)
Written by Ryan Freeman
All Hubbell Power Systems surge arresters are factory tested according to IEEE C62.11 and IEC...
![Substation Arrester Selection](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/D33_4200.jpg)
Written by Haley Engel
Surge arresters can extend the life of system assets by limiting the voltage across expensive...