Source Side Device
Any device or equipment that breaks the flow of electricity in the overhead power lines
Substation, Switch, Recloser, Sectionalizer, Fuse
What are the five source side devices?
Substation
This is an area in which switches, transformers, and circuit breakers are localized. It also changes the voltages to and from transmission levels.
Switch
This is a pole mounted device in which all blades or breaks open together with one handle
Automatic Recloser
This is a pole mounted, oil filed switch that will open a circuit automatically if faulted and then may close automatically to try to complete the circuit again.
Sectionalizer
This is pole mounted, oil filled switch that will open a circuit automatically if faulted and then may close automatically to try to complete the circuit again. This is smaller.
Fuse
This is a device that opens the circuit in case of a short or overload
Capacitor Bank
This is used to make up for momentary lulls in the electrical system
Regulator Bank
This is a pole mounted device that is used to correct primary voltage
Riser Pole
This type of electrical pole changes the wires from above ground to below ground or vice versa
Cankers
These are areas of dead, sunken, or missing bark