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4 Advantages of Fiberglass Brackets for Utilities
Written by Chad Davis
Utility brackets for distribution lines are primarily used in two ways. One is for conductor...

5 Ways Animals Cause Fires and How Wildlife Covers Can Help
Written by Ed LeRouzic
Looking at recent data from California utilities, about one in ten ignition causes can be traced...

Fire Protection Coating: How to Protect Wooden Utility Poles from Wildfires
Written by Haley Engel
Utilities recognize that wooden poles are vulnerable to fire. However, replacing millions of wooden...

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...

4 Reasons to Switch to Silicone-Coated Fiberglass Construction Products
Written by Chad Davis
Distribution lines can face harsh conditions. If standard products aren’t doing the job and you...

Why Fiberglass Guy Strains are More Dependable
Written by Chad Davis
Fiberglass Guy Strains may be installed anywhere along the guy wire to help protect against stray...

Distribution System Reliability
Written by Hubbell Power Systems
Distribution lines are likely targets for lightning strikes. Once the lightning touches the line,...

How Switching to Distribution Automation Reduced Power Outage Time
Written by Hubbell Power Systems
"In the old configuration, if we lost either feeder, 750-800 customers were without power until a...

A Guide to Installing Distribution Arresters
Written by Hubbell Power Systems
To install distribution arresters: 1. Follow the directions, recommended work practices and be...