B-1 regulator bypass medium-voltage disconnect switches

15-38 kV

  • Rated continuous current up to 1,200 A

  • Lightning impulse (BIL) up to 200 kV

B-1 medium-voltage regulator bypass disconnect switches

A simple and rugged, three-blade, disconnect switch, the type B-1 encompasses a major safety feature in that the bypass blade can be visually checked to verify that it is open.

 

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Medium-voltage air-break disconnect switches overview video
Medium-voltage air-break disconnect switches overview video

Application:

Regulator bypassing to reduce the impact of equipment maintenance on network reliability.

 

Features include:

  • Robust square-tubular copper blades.

Options:

  • Saf-T-Gap load-break interrupter
  • Porcelain or polymer insulators
  • Stop-position angle
  • Loadbreak hooks.

Ratings:

  • Voltage ratings of 15 kV, 27 kV, or 38 kV
  • Rated continuous currents of 600 A, 900 A, or 1,200 A
  • Lightning impulses (BIL) of 110 kV, 150 kV, or 200 kV.

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