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3 Breaker Positions -Connected -Test -Disconnected *Withdrawn is not a 4th breaker position and the same as disconnected, do you guys agree?

What voltage does a RTU operate at

Power Factor testing is least effective on which of the following? My Answer: MV Cable. I challenge this question, can anyone please elaborate?

does anyone have any ideas for what standards & tables I should be referring to when performing an ultrasonic test on online MV switchgear. I have found...

hi, anybody with ge protection? I am questioning the signal source 2 setting. We are using source 2 for loss of excitation but the the source 2 setting has vt...

Hi guys, I need some help. I need to do primary current injection test. I have Vanguard PCI-600 device. Can you help me how can i do test ?

Hint: "I need you to take an oil sample."

Had an interesting discussion on the job today about shorting together transformer windings when doing a PI test. Every technical manual I've come across tells...

Hint: "I need you to take an oil sample."

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