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  1. Sep 27, 2023, 06:07 AM #1
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    Substation switching explosion - GIF

    Substation switching explosion.




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    Must have been expecting that to happen!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by eoverton View Post
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    What is he winding and why?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Philip Davies View Post
    What is he winding and why?
    As he winds, the arms on the several overhead "switches" begin to move towards each other. So, presumably, his crank is the mechanical link to activate these switches. (Arcing when they close is likely so safety demands the operator be physically distant from the switches, hence the distance of the crank from them.)
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    Here at 4 frames of interest.

    Substation switching explosion - GIF-frame-1.png Substation switching explosion - GIF-frame-2.png Substation switching explosion - GIF-frame-3.png Substation switching explosion - GIF-frame-4.png
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    Ya know, one wonders why they (still) do not utilize electric actuators that might be triggered at a safe distance. Just asking.



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