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Substation Equipment: Riser

Riser
A riser is a set of devices that connects an overhead line to an underground line. A riser has a conduit from the ground up the pole where potheads are used to connect to the overhead lines.

Figure 1. Riser
Figure 1. Riser
Figure 2. Riser diagram
Figure 2. Riser diagram

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