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Centralized Services
ElectriCities offers member cities Centralized Service Contracts for
the following categories. For more information about these contracts,
call or
email Clarice Wilson (ext. 6293).
Centralized Services
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Infra-Red (Thermographic) Scanning
Infra-Red scanning helps reduce the potential
for expensive repairs and outages by detecting "hot spots."
Tests are conducted by an independent contractor.
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Tree Trimming & Line Clearance
Tree trimming reduces the possibility of
power surges and outages. An effective tree trimming program
can help reduce losses.
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Meter Testing
Recover lost revenues by checking for meter
accuracy. This service offers assistance to members that test
their own meters and also offers full testing options for a
turnkey testing program.
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Aerial Device Testing
Testing of bucket trucks and other line
equipment for structural and electrical integrity helps cities
find small problems before they become big ones.
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Relay Testing
Protective relays are applied to electrical
distribution systems to monitor conditions on feeders, generators,
transformers, and motors and to isolate these components of
the overall system when abnormal conditions occur. Protective
relay testing is performed to ensure the relays retain their
desired operating characteristics.
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Customer Audit Checks
Provides assistance to members with customer
credit checks. This service enables members to track and collect
bad debt and helps protect against lost utility revenue.
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Substation Maintenance
Members are encouraged to have a thorough
substation maintenance check every two to three years. Maintenance
should include testing dielectric strength and acidity level
of insulating oils, inspecting breaker contact wear, verifying
proper equipment operation, etc. This service is provided by
an independent contractor.
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