Omni-Rupter vs Alduti-Rupter Switch

[mbrooke]

What is the exact difference between these two switches?


http://www.sandc.com/en/products--services/products/omni-rupter-switches/


https://www.sandc.com/en/products--services/products/alduti-rupter-switches-outdoor-distribution/


Dozens of documents and I can not spot the difference. Please tell me its obvious. :blink:

 

[Sierrasparky]

One is designed to be switched under load?

 

[Fulthrotl]

Please tell me its obvious. :blink:

It's obvious. hope that helps.

 

[mbrooke]

One is designed to be switched under load?

Which one?

 

[mbrooke]

It's obvious. hope that helps.

Can I have a hint?

 

[GoldDigger]

Can I have a hint?

You asked him to tell you that it was obvious. You did not ask for the truth! :angel:

 

[mbrooke]

You asked him to tell you that it was obvious. You did not ask for the truth! :angel:

Ahhh, I stand corrected then. :ashamed1: But its the truth I truly seek :thumbsup:

 

[Fulthrotl]

Can I have a hint?

you didn't ask for a hint. you asked for assurance.
you were lucky to get that. it's saturday night.

think about it. when was the last time you were told something
was a sure thing on a saturday night?

you're welcome.

 

[mbrooke]

you didn't ask for a hint. you asked for assurance.
you were lucky to get that. it's saturday night.

think about it. when was the last time you were told something
was a sure thing on a saturday night?

you're welcome.

:roll::roll:

 

[GoldDigger]

The Omnis are distribution switches good for up to 900A at 14 or 25KV.
The Aldutis are distribution switches good for up to 2400A at up to 65KV and probably cost more.
Different underlying design?

 

[mbrooke]

The Omnis are distribution switches good for up to 900A at 14 or 25KV.
The Aldutis are distribution switches good for up to 2400A at up to 65KV and probably cost more.
Different underlying design?

I guess- but you can get the Alduti in 900A 15 and 25kv class. Sierrasparky mentioned switching while under load- but from the descriptions it appears that both can do it?

 

[GoldDigger]

I guess- but you can get the Alduti in 900A 15 and 25kv class. Sierrasparky mentioned switching while under load- but from the descriptions it appears that both can do it?

My guess is that where you can use either the Alduti will be more expensive. Have you looked at prices?

 

[GoldDigger]

Also, big difference is that Alduti encloses the arc while Omni has an externally exposed (open) arc?

Nope. That spec for Omni is just further down in the literature....

 

[mbrooke]

Also, big difference is that Alduti encloses the arc while Omni has an externally exposed (open) arc?

Nope. That spec for Omni is just further down in the literature....

That might be the actual difference then... But won't an external arc be more difficult to extinguish making live load breaking impractical?

 

[mbrooke]

Any utility guys use the alduti at 15 and 25kv? In so far I only see the omni being used at those levels.