I have some GE Flexapower Busway from the late 1960's 4 pole 2000 amp (LVD5-4A9) aluminum, 5 bars per phase. Some water ran in and fried an inside 90 degree corner in the middle of a long run. It's now temped together with some (undersized) DLO, but it needs to be permanently corrected. If I can't find a replacement part out there in the world, I've got to come up with a fix. If I cut and install cans on the end of each straight section with conduit between and wire, it's going to be tight getting all the lugs on, so if I go that route I'm looking to use the smallest cable possible to get my 400 amp per buss bar (times 5 is 2000 amp per phase). I still may use DLO for flexibility since I can get it RHH rated, and use Versacrimp connectors. I need to see if those are 90C rated and then I can get away with 444 MCM DLO. It's no smaller than THWN 500, but it sure is easier to fight when you've got 20 conductors in not a lot of area.
Otherwise, am I going to have any luck getting bussing like this fabbed? I don't know if GE construction drawings are still kicking around the world somewhere to be copied. Anyone have experience with this sort of calamity?
Otherwise, am I going to have any luck getting bussing like this fabbed? I don't know if GE construction drawings are still kicking around the world somewhere to be copied. Anyone have experience with this sort of calamity?
