Reusing overhead copper for ground grid conductors
Reusing overhead copper for ground grid conductors
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Would reusing 80 year old aerial copper conductor for a ground grid in a new substation be advisable? We will be replacing several miles of copper line with larger aluminum conductor. We also have a substation where the ground resistivity is very poor, so we are looking at needing more that 10 miles of copper in the substation.
The biggest concern so far raised is whether the conductor could be cleaned well enough to make reliable crimp connections. Any comments on this or other likely problems would be welcome.
Thanks
The biggest concern so far raised is whether the conductor could be cleaned well enough to make reliable crimp connections. Any comments on this or other likely problems would be welcome.
Thanks






RE: Reusing overhead copper for ground grid conductors
RE: Reusing overhead copper for ground grid conductors
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Marmite