Deadbreak Connecting Plug
The 15/25kV Deadbreak Connecting Plug from Richards provides a means to bolt together Deadbreak Elbows Connectors–either for branching off to parallel runs or to splice together Medium Voltage cable.
While our Deadbreak Connecting Plug is reliable and robust, there are limitations to this accessory. We saw the need for innovation and created a better way to connect together Deadbreak Elbows; our solution is the R-stack and you can find more information in our catalog and this website.
Richards 600/900-amp, 15/25kV and 35kV Class Separable Elbow Connector and Accesories have been designed and tested per the following industry standards:
ANSI/IEEE Std 386:
- For Separable Insulated Connector Systems
- ANSI C119.4: For Electric Connectors
- IEEE Std 592: For Exposed Semiconducting Shield
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| Voltage Ratings | |||
| Voltage Class, Phase-to-Phase | 15kV | 25kV | 35kV |
| Maximum Operating Voltage – (phase-to-ground) | 8.3kV | 15.2kV | 21.1kV |
| Corona Voltage Level – (partial discharge extinction voltage) | 11kV | 19kV | 26kV |
| AC Withstand – (1 minute) | 34kV | 40kV | 50kV |
| Impulse-Withstand Voltage – (BIL) | 95kV | 125kV | 150kV |
| Continuous Current Ratings | |
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| Aluminum | 600A |
| Copper | 900A |
| Short-Time Current Ratings | |
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| Aluminum | 25kA, 10c. and 10kA, 3s. |
| Copper | 40kA, 10c. and 10kA, 3s. |
| Resource | Details |
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Product Data Sheets 25kV 600A & 900A Deadbreak Connecting Plug |
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Product Data Sheets 35kV 600A & 900A Deadbreak Connecting Plug |
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Product Data Sheets 15/25/28kV 600A & 900A Stud |
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Product Data Sheets 35kV 600A & 900A Stud |
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