When you ’re feeling the crunch between reliability demands and budget realities, you need solutions that work. A recloser pilot is a low-risk way to see how modern protection can reduce outages and deliver savings for the long-term. Testing the TripSaver® II Cutout Mounted Recloser on your toughest overhead laterals shows exactly what ’s possible. Why wait to see what better looks like?
5 Reasons a Pilot Makes Sense
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It’s overdue.
Do you feel the pain of your utility maintaining the status quo—the lost cost from work inefficiencies or your customers calling for higher reliability? Can you remember the last time you evaluated your protection settings? Decades have probably gone by since you made changes; meanwhile, your system and customer expectations have changed drastically. Use this pilot to prove the claims and determine where you can optimize, simplify, save, and ultimately provide more reliable power.
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It’s impactful.
Every system has poor-performing feeders with multiple outages—and therefore an immediate need to improve. These particular areas on your grid affect your customers, and you owe it to them to eliminate the temporary and permanent faults that could be avoided altogether with TripSaver II reclosers.
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It’s verifiable.
Although suppliers are responsible for thoroughly testing devices, often utilities want to see for themselves whether the devices work properly, are easy to use, and are safe for their crews. A pilot allows TripSaver II reclosers to demonstrate their functionality and for crews to become familiar working with reclosers, which are intuitive and safer than fuses.
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It’s economical.
TripSaver II reclosers make you more productive by dramatically reducing your operation and maintenance expenses, particularly how much you spend on truck rolls and how much you save your customers by keeping their homes and business up and running. If you plan, set measurements, and effectively execute your pilot, you’ll be able to calculate your company’s long-term savings.
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It’s predictable.
Many utilities piloting new devices already have a good idea of the outcome. Some have sophisticated data models, some rely on manual calculations, and some intuit results based on years of experience. No matter the method, your pilot is ultimately meant to validate expectations. This is important because a larger rollout depends on the accuracy and confidence in your predictions.
Your Future Grid Needs It
Modernizing your grid is a big job, and a low-risk recloser pilot is smart way to start. It gives you the insight and assurance to make modernization decisions that stick. When you can show measurable improvements in reliability and cost savings, you’re not just trying something new—you’re building a stronger grid for the future. Ready to take that first step?