13,200v rated lugs

[mivey]

That is exactly what the company I work for does, we pull the MV cables but hire a sub to terminate them.

Most likely a cost savings. If you are a meticulous sort, I have no doubt you could do a good job of it. The catch is that folks who do this regularly can do it much faster and assume the liability to boot.

 

[iwire]

Most likely a cost savings. If you are a meticulous sort, I have no doubt you could do a good job of it. The catch is that folks who do this regularly can do it much faster and assume the liability to boot.

As I understand it our jobs have required trained people and testing.

So yes, a cost savings as we don't need to do it that often.

 

[mbrooke]

None

And you can't do it without training.

Depends, there is live front and dead front.

 

[mbrooke]

I have never seen a pad mount that did not use plug in elbows for the HV. Of course I have not seen it all.

If the OP wants to 'go for it' maybe they can, we will not and that sounds like a very bad idea.

I found some! This is very common for some POCOs.

 

[iwire]

I found some! This is very common for some POCOs.

Good for you, you must be very proud.

Not used at all by POCOs in my area.

 

[mbrooke]

Good for you, you must be very proud.

Not used at all by POCOs in my area.

True, but this does not mean other POCOs do not use them. Personally, however, I think NG is doing the right by going with elbos for all pads, an extra layer of safety IMO.