“Every feature has some maintenance cost, and having fewer features lets us focus on the ones we care about and make sure they work very well.” -- David Karp

Though believed to be secure, maintenance-free systems, towers, and poles have shown that due to corrosion and m...

Every utility maintenance program has the same goal. To ensure all service interruptions are limited as much as possible, and only when scheduled maintenance is being performed. There are a lot of industries that do not understand the importance of a preventative maint...

What Are High-Voltage Insulators?

High-voltage electrical insulators prevent electric current present in high voltage conductors from jumping to the ground. Insulators do this by impeding the movement of electrons which, by nature, seek a path to ground.

They are found o...

What is a transmission tower?

The tremendous industrial demand for power brought the development of transmission towers. These economical towers are set up to transmit and receive energy. They are provided with high voltage lines and are used to support an overhead powe...

Introduction

Utility maintenance programs are responsible for making sure that there is sufficient power for everyone. During down times, service interruptions might occur, leaving thousands of homes without power. This is also the perfect time when the transformers sho...

Flow coating is the only option when it comes to transformer painting 

Ever since the introduction of alternating-current, the transformer has been an essential part of a power plant substation. A transformer is an expensive- invaluable electrical device that transfers...

Outdoor Conditions and Your Utilities

Most utilities are stored outside and are subject to weather conditions. Rain, snow, hail, and dust can all corrode and degrade the exterior coating of an electrical transformer or a high voltage insulator. When a device is consiste...

Securing the Electrical Grid and Avoiding High Voltage Insulator Issues

In today’s world, there is a lot of conversation around securing our electrical infrastructure. The Department of Homeland Security and electrical power plant security work diligently to protect our...

The purpose of any effective utility maintenance program is to ensure consistent service with only planned downtimes. However, many fields overlook the importance of regular, scheduled cleanings and inspections. The power distribution and transmission industry faces s...