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What are the most faults? - ANSWERS-They are only temporary
What are Reclosers? - ANSWERS-They are devices that can open and
close automatically, re-energizing the circuit up to four times
How many phases can Reclosers be? - ANSWERS-Single Phase or
Three-Phase
What is a Sectionalizer? - ANSWERS-They work as another type of oil
switch designed to isolate faults in conjunction with reclosers
Arrestors should NEVER be what? - ANSWERS-Be put on an energized
line by hand; only approved hotline tools should be used
What is Gang Operated Switches used for? - ANSWERS-They are used
throughout the mainline to either redirect power or to sectionalize a
portion of the line
What is the advantage of using Gang Operated Switches? - ANSWERS-
Is that all three phases can be opened at one time and most have a load-
break device that allows the line to be opened under load
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How much more does it cost for underground systems? - ANSWERS-It
can cost up to three or more times higher than conventional overhead
construction
What are Underground Transformers classified as? - ANSWERS-As
either pad-mount or subsurface
What is the term riser used for? - ANSWERS-It is used to describe the
transition from overhead to underground and in some cases from
underground to overhead
What does URD mean? - ANSWERS-Underground Distribution
Systems
What are the 6 types of buying? - ANSWERS-1.) Down Guy
2.) Mast arm or Sidewalk Guy
3.) Stub Guy
4.) Span Guy
5.) Head Guy
6.) Push Guy
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What is the most typically used Wire Supporting Brackets? -
ANSWERS-The Wooden Cross-arm
What is the general length of Wire Supporting Brackets? - ANSWERS-
They are typically 8 to 10 feet
What is a Down Guy? - ANSWERS-A guy wire that attaches to the top
of the pole and extends to the anchor rod at ground level
What is a Mast arm or Sidewalk Guy? - ANSWERS-A guy that is used
for clearance over a sidewalk. It is usually 10' to 15' up the pole
What is a Stub Guy? - ANSWERS-A guy wire attached to the top of a
pole with energized conductors to the top of another pole without
conductors
What is a Span Guy? - ANSWERS-Can be at whatever height the
conductors are that it is intended to support. ie secondary or primary
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What are the most faults? - ANSWERS-They are only temporary
What are Reclosers? - ANSWERS-They are devices that can open and
close automatically, re-energizing the circuit up to four times
How many phases can Reclosers be? - ANSWERS-Single Phase or
Three-Phase
What is a Sectionalizer? - ANSWERS-They work as another type of oil
switch designed to isolate faults in conjunction with reclosers
Arrestors should NEVER be what? - ANSWERS-Be put on an energized
line by hand; only approved hotline tools should be used
What is Gang Operated Switches used for? - ANSWERS-They are used
throughout the mainline to either redirect power or to sectionalize a
portion of the line
What is the advantage of using Gang Operated Switches? - ANSWERS-
Is that all three phases can be opened at one time and most have a load-
break device that allows the line to be opened under load
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, SLTC FINAL REVIEW LATEST
How much more does it cost for underground systems? - ANSWERS-It
can cost up to three or more times higher than conventional overhead
construction
What are Underground Transformers classified as? - ANSWERS-As
either pad-mount or subsurface
What is the term riser used for? - ANSWERS-It is used to describe the
transition from overhead to underground and in some cases from
underground to overhead
What does URD mean? - ANSWERS-Underground Distribution
Systems
What are the 6 types of buying? - ANSWERS-1.) Down Guy
2.) Mast arm or Sidewalk Guy
3.) Stub Guy
4.) Span Guy
5.) Head Guy
6.) Push Guy
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What is the most typically used Wire Supporting Brackets? -
ANSWERS-The Wooden Cross-arm
What is the general length of Wire Supporting Brackets? - ANSWERS-
They are typically 8 to 10 feet
What is a Down Guy? - ANSWERS-A guy wire that attaches to the top
of the pole and extends to the anchor rod at ground level
What is a Mast arm or Sidewalk Guy? - ANSWERS-A guy that is used
for clearance over a sidewalk. It is usually 10' to 15' up the pole
What is a Stub Guy? - ANSWERS-A guy wire attached to the top of a
pole with energized conductors to the top of another pole without
conductors
What is a Span Guy? - ANSWERS-Can be at whatever height the
conductors are that it is intended to support. ie secondary or primary
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