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Substation Equipment: High Voltage Fuses

High Voltage Fuses
High voltage fuses are used to protect the electrical system in a substation from power transformer faults. They are switched for maintenance and safety.

Figure 1. High voltage fuses in a switch box
Figure 1. High voltage fuses in a switch box 		Figure 2. External switch for high voltage fuses
Figure 2. External switch for high voltage fuses

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