Economy in the operation of 55,000-volt insulators

The author gives a brief outline of the operating experiences on three 55,000-volt lines, two of which have been in service 10 years and one 5 years. The quality of the more modern porcelain insulators is notably superior to those first installed on these lines. A device is described by means of which defective insulators can be readily detected in the very early stages of deterioration, and by periodic use of this device and replacement of insulators, failures in service have been practically eliminated.