jpcook
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- Logan, Utah, USA
I'm looking for a spec or manufacturer for 12.5kv distribution (three wire with or without a carrier) that could satisfy some strange (?) characteristics. I don't think they're strange, but others do.
Hendrix, Southwire, 3M and I believe Michelin produce animal named "Tree Wire", "Covered Aerial MV System," "Spacer Cable Systems", etc. They all seem to be installed as an uninsulated conductor for primary and secondary overhead distribution where limited space is available or desirable. They have one, two or three coverings of high density (HD) polyethylene or cross-linked polyethylene (XLP) covering
What I am looking for is something that is insulated as opposed to covered.
The solution can be individual stranded lines or a monolithic three wire core or without a carrier with zero clearance.
Abrasion proof or abrasion resistant against trees.
No flash over or leaking on contact with either the others or tree branches.
I know the stuff exists. I've seen it used in the Hamptons on Long Island and told that it is used in Washington and Oregon.
I've spoken to a few hundred folks here and they look at me with that far away look as they tell me it is not used in the Rockies. Yet, just yesterday I saw about 10 miles of insulated wrapped twisted strands with carrier with big signs announcing to the world that they are carrying 12kv, 12.5kv and 14kv depending on which sign you read.
Having recently moved here from the East, I am at a loss.
Anyone with knowledge of or could point me to a spec on something that would fill the bill?
Thank you.
http://www.southwire.com/distribution/powerglideMV.htm perhaps a heavier version would meet the abrasion issue.
http://www.hendrix-wc.com
Hendrix, Southwire, 3M and I believe Michelin produce animal named "Tree Wire", "Covered Aerial MV System," "Spacer Cable Systems", etc. They all seem to be installed as an uninsulated conductor for primary and secondary overhead distribution where limited space is available or desirable. They have one, two or three coverings of high density (HD) polyethylene or cross-linked polyethylene (XLP) covering
What I am looking for is something that is insulated as opposed to covered.
The solution can be individual stranded lines or a monolithic three wire core or without a carrier with zero clearance.
Abrasion proof or abrasion resistant against trees.
No flash over or leaking on contact with either the others or tree branches.
I know the stuff exists. I've seen it used in the Hamptons on Long Island and told that it is used in Washington and Oregon.
I've spoken to a few hundred folks here and they look at me with that far away look as they tell me it is not used in the Rockies. Yet, just yesterday I saw about 10 miles of insulated wrapped twisted strands with carrier with big signs announcing to the world that they are carrying 12kv, 12.5kv and 14kv depending on which sign you read.
Having recently moved here from the East, I am at a loss.
Anyone with knowledge of or could point me to a spec on something that would fill the bill?
Thank you.
http://www.southwire.com/distribution/powerglideMV.htm perhaps a heavier version would meet the abrasion issue.
http://www.hendrix-wc.com