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Data record tests.dielectric-withstand.equipment.switch-mv-enclosed.maintenance

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Dielectric Withstand is specified for metal-enclosed medium-voltage air switches in maintenance testing at clause 7.5.1.2.B.4 of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. The clause calls for a dielectric withstand voltage test on each pole with the switch closed, each pole to ground with the other poles grounded, at the manufacturer's test voltage.

Value: metal-enclosed medium-voltage air switches

ProvenanceANSI/NETA MTS-2023 supports data record tests.dielectric-withstand.equipment.switch-mv-enclosed.maintenance, which is cited on the entry Dielectric Withstand.SOURCEANSI/NETA MTS-2023ANSI/NETA MTS-2023Licensed standard, clause 7.5.1.2.B.4DATA RECORDtests.dielectric-withstand.equipment.switch-mv-enclosed.maintenancetests.dielectric-withsta..Verified 2026-11-02ENTRYDielectric WithstandDielectric WithstandNo revisions
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SourceANSI/NETA MTS-2023Licensed standard, clause 7.5.1.2.B.4
Data recordtests.dielectric-withstand.equipment.switch-mv-enclosed.maintenanceVerified 2026-11-02
EntryDielectric WithstandNo revisions
Subject
Dielectric Withstand (Test methods)
Kind
Equipment fact
Source
ANSI/NETA MTS-2023, clause 7.5.1.2.B.4, Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems, NETA. Publisher page for ANSI/NETA MTS-2023Publisher information page

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