MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR SAFETY USING GLOW TUBES
MV POWER Switchgear Glow Tubes are neon-filled glass tubes designed for stationary use in the Medium Voltage switchgear, on the phase bus bars and cable entry points.
Glow Tubes are a quick and cost-effective way to show:
- HIGH VOLTAGE PRESENCE
- LOSS OF PHASE
WARNING: GLOW TUBES CAN NEVER BE USED AS A SOLE DEVICE TO CONFIRM VOLTAGE PRESENCE. OTHER DEVICES ARE NEEDED TO VERIFY PRESENCE OF THE VOLTAGE ON THE BUSBARS/CABLES. BUS BARS MAY NOT BE DEAD IF GLOW TUBES ARE NOT LIT!
Glow Tube products available for sale:
| Application | Description | Product Code/Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| Glow Tubes | ||
| Type R (4kV+) | 05010001 | |
| Type RS (10kV+) | 05010002 (Best seller for 10kV+) | |
| Type PC (10kV+) | 05010003 | |
| Buss, Bare | ||
| Bracket ZBB | 05010050 | |
| Bracket ZB | 05010049 | |
| Bracket IBB | 05010062 (OLD: 05010051-4 / 05010051-2) | |
| Bracket L | 05010056 | |
| Bracket LL | 05010055 | |
| Brass mtg clamp | 05010007 | |
| Buss, insulated | ||
| Bracket IBB | 05010062 (OLD: 05010051-4 / 05010051-2) | |
| Brass mtg clamp | 05010007 | |
| Cable, bare or insulated | ||
| Brass mounting clamp | 05010007 | |
| Illumination enhancers | ||
| Condenser plate, with Loop | 05010076 | |
| Copper antenna w/clip | 05010070 | |
| Copper antenna w/loop | 05010071 | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Mounting clips, spring charged | 05010090 |
FAQ:
Question #1: "We have 4.16kV feeder. What Glow Tubes should we use?"
Answer: "You have to install R 05010001 Glow Tubes. These are the only ones that will operate and lit properly on 4.16kV "line to line" voltage."
Question #2: "Our switchgear is on 13.2kV. Shall we use R or RS style Glow Tubes on outgoing feeder cables?"
Answer: "Either will work since R 05010001 Glow Tubes operate on 4kV+ "line to line" voltage and RS 05010002 Glow Tubes operate on 10kV+ "line to line" voltage. However, since RS 05010002 Glow Tubes have distinctive spiral light we will recommend it. Please refer to photo below."
Question #3: "Our switchgear is 50 years old. Our Glow Tubes are hold by lousy pieces of bent metal. What is your suggestion?"
Answer: "Please replace existing old holders with our SPRING CHARGED mounting brackets p/n 05010090."
At MV POWER “SAFETY” is the magic word. Our Glow Tube Switchgear Lamps will help you to satisfy OSHA mandated Hazardous Energy Control requirements!
We have Medium Voltage Solutions! Please contact us for your Glow Tube Switchgear Lamp needs.
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