Recloser-fuse co-ordination

DEPENDABLE electrical service in suburban and rural areas is of increasing importance because of the addition of many new electric appliances to the home and the continued expansion n of farm electrification. Power outages seriously inconvenience the residential consumer and may cause heavy loss of produce on the farm. Moreover, rising labor and automotive costs have increased utility operating expenses to a point where an excessive number of service trips no longer can be tolerated. It is, therefore, of vital importance that overcurrent protection for suburban and rural circuits be properly applied to yield the greatest reduction in the number and extent of outages.