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Arresters Energy Handling Capability
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
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
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
Written by Ryan Freeman
A commonly overlooked consideration in arrester applications is the impact of lead length. The...

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,...

Components of a Reliable Polymer Compound
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
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
Written by Haley Engel
It’s a commonly held belief that the single most important characteristic for insulating materials...

How Ground Lead Disconnectors Operate
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
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
Written by Haley Engel
There are three distribution arrester types commonly used to protect overhead distribution...

Gapped vs Gapless Distribution Arresters
Written by Haley Engel
When comparing different arrester designs, it is important to understand how the arrester was built...

Arrester Field Testing
Written by Ryan Freeman
All Hubbell Power Systems surge arresters are factory tested according to IEEE C62.11 and IEC...

Substation Arrester Selection
Written by Haley Engel
Surge arresters can extend the life of system assets by limiting the voltage across expensive...

Line Performance Improvement
Written by Ryan Freeman
Consumer demands for reliable electric power have continued to increase over the years with...