Can anyone explain how to bleed the capacitance charge off of 13.8 kV wires so I can do work on the transformer? The transformer is a GE (model GEI-79025M) and we are using 600 Amp dead break connectors (3M 5815 Series). The dead break connectors have capacitive test point in the dead end plug but it is not conductive so I cannot use it to bleed the capacitance charge. I cannot use a hot stick to remove the dead break connector because they are the bolt on type. The 13.8 kV feed is an underground loop system going from one transformer to the next, with a total of 16 transformers.
First,isolating the cable to the best of your ability, and companies regs.( using system maps, open isolating switches etc..) Install grounded parking stands in padmount. Using the socket adapter on your stick ( i think probably 1") untighten and remove each elbow, pushing back onto grounding stand.
If you even have ONE question as to whether or not the cable is de-energized, and no test points are available..?
SPIKE GROUND.
Better to spend time making up new elbows, then time in the burn ward.
HP
