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Something that doesn't let electricity through
AnswerAn isolator (UK terminology) or disconnector (US terminology) is a switch used to isolate a section of a circuit from any energised conductors, by presenting a visible break in the circuit. Isolators are not designed to break load currents (unless fitted with optional arc-breaking feature) or to break fault currents. In high-voltage systems, isolators are used in conjunction with circuit breakers -with the isolators opened after a circuit breaker has opened the circuit, and closed before the circuit breaker closes the circuit. For example, before one can perform maintenance work on, say, a high-voltage circuit breaker, the following sequence must be followed:
- the circuit breaker is opened, breaking the circuit.
- isolators located on either side of the circuit breaker are opened, presenting a visible break between the isolator and energised lines.
- temporary earth (ground) connections are applied to each side of the circuit breaker.
- barriers and warning signs are erected around the circuit breaker to define the permitted work area.
- a permit to work card, listing the work to be performed, and any potential hazards, is issued to the personnel who are to maintain the circuit breaker.
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What is spn isolator switch?
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What is an acceptable value of 400kv Isolator contact resistance test?
400mega ohms acceptable....
What is the difference between an isolator switch and miniature circuit breaker?
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What is tp isolator?
TP isolator means triple Pole Isolator.
Difference between TP and TPN isolator?
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What is load breaker switch?
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When was Oscillation Isolator created?
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How does an isolator switch work?
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When was Isolator - EP - created?
Isolator - EP - was created on 2006-09-26.
Why are ceramic discs used to support overhead electrical cables?
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What is the difference between a line isolator and a bus isolator?
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Difference between on load and off load isolator?
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Where can someone find more information about how to build a battery isolator?
One cannot build a battery isolator. However, one may rewire a battery isolator. The plans to do that can be found on do it yourself sites such as DoItYourself.
