Repair Priorities
Because transmission lines and substations must be properly
working before distribution lines, tap lines, and services
can work, Consumer's Power will repair transmission lines
and substations first. Substations step down high transmission
line voltages to distribution line voltages.
Next come main distribution lines. Repairing
these lines next restores power to a large distribution area.
Distribution voltages are stepped down by distribution transformers
to individual-service voltages.
Now tap lines can be worked on. Repairing
a single tap line might restore service to many more individual
services than the two in this diagram. Notice the arrow on
the tap line, indicating that the line continues from this
point.
With all of the feeder lines in
the area repaired, individual services can now be worked
on. Following these priorities allows CPI to restore service
to as many people, in as short an interval of time, as
possible. The next time you see a CPI repair crew, be sure
to wave! They're often working under very difficult conditions,
and we feel that they are among the best in the industry.
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