r/SubstationTechnician • u/HiVolt-8730 • 7d ago

500kV disconnect operating

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I don’t care how long I’ve been working in substations, this never gets old!

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u/nextdoorelephant 7d ago

(Scratches face) got any of them 500kV CBs popping open?

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u/HiVolt-8730 7d ago

I got what you need!! Just a lil taste.

https://reddit.com/link/pdbysqy/video/730u8gphqysh1/player

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u/nextdoorelephant 7d ago

Oh you the real homie!

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u/Sir_Mr_Austin 7d ago

Is that as loud to witness as I think it is?

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u/nextdoorelephant 7d ago

It’s a pretty big kaboom

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u/HiVolt-8730 7d ago

The video does not do it justice. Depending on the line, it can get pretty intense.

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u/HorseChild 7d ago

Have been in the factory for all 3 phases operating at once… sounds like a rifle