Bare wire overhead distribution practise

An appreciable saving may be made in construction of overhead distribution systems by the use of bare conductors in the place of weatherproof conductors. The reliability of the system will be considerably increased with lower maintenance and operation costs. Bare conductors have practically unlimited life and when removed can be reinstalled as new wire resulting in a reduction of depreciation. This paper outlines the advantages of using bare wires and gives also advantages of medium-hard-drawn as compared with annealed conductors.