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Telescopic Discharge Rod 10 ft - 15 ft cable

Product Description:

A Telescopic Discharge Rod is a residual static charge grounding device used primarily in the electrical applications to safely discharge residual electrical energy from high-voltage equipment, such as transformers, capacitors, or power lines, before maintenance or inspection work.

Components: Discharge rod + single-phase ground wire + grounding clamp.

Discharging Stored Energy:

• High-voltage equipment can store electrical energy even after being disconnected from the power supply. The telescopic discharge rod safely discharges this residual energy, preventing accidental electrical shocks.

Ensuring Safety During Maintenance:

• Before maintenance work begins, the rod is used to discharge any remaining voltage in the equipment, ensuring that the work environment is safe for technicians and electricians.

How its Works:

1. Telescopic Design:
The rod design is extendable. allowing it to reach equipment that is located high off the
ground. This extendable or telescopic feature enables safe operation from a distance,
reducing the risk to the operator.
 

2. Insulated Material:
The rod is made from insulating materials (like fiberglass) to ensure that the operator is not
exposed to any potential electrical hazards.
 

3. Discharge Process:
The Discharge Rod is connected to a grounding point. The operator then connects the rod to
the high-voltage equipment. The rod safely discharges any residual voltage by allowing the
current to flow harmlessly to the ground.

Typical Scenrious for use:

1. High-voltage substations
When de-energizing transformers or switchgear for maintenance.
 

2. Capacitor banks
Before maintenance, the rod discharges the capacitors to avoid accidental shocks.
 

3. Transmission lines:
Before working on lines, the rod ensures they are fully de-energized.

Safety Precautions:

1. Proper Training
Operators should be trained in the correct use of the discharge rod to avoid improper handling, which can lead to accidents.
 

2. Inspection
The rod should be inspected regularly for damage or wear that could compromise its insulating properties.
 

3. Grounding
Always ensure that the rod is properly grounded before use to effectively discharge any residual voltage.
 

4. PPE Usage
Proper PPE such as Insulating gloves/Footwear, Arc Flash Clothing, Arc Flash Faceshield and non contact voltage detector
should be used while doing discharging process with discharge rod.

Features & Benefits:

• Textured hexagonal design for the better grip.
• Foam filled FRP stick for superior electrical insulation.
• TPE Coated Copper Cable with voltage range upto 1100V.
• High Grade aluminium clamp for efficient discharge of volta ge.
• Cross dimensional yarn used for the better mechanical strength.
• Vinylester resin FRP tube, which provides better mechanical & electrical insulation properties.
• Heavy duty jaw type grounding clamp rated for 600V.
• Tested in General accordance with of IEC 60060-1/2010(CPRI) – 110KV & ASTM F711.

Standards:

1. IEC 60060-1/2010 (CPRI)

• Artificial Pollution Test.
• Dry Power Frequency withstand voltage test up to 110 KV for 1 minute.
• Assured disruptive discharge voltage tests.
• Switching Impulse Test: Switching Impulse test at a Voltage of 110 KV.

2. ASTM F711

• Crush Test
• Load Test
• Flexure Test
• Wicking Test

Easy dissembled for easy cleaning and maintenance

Typical Discharge Time:

For most applications, the discharge time is typically a few seconds, ranging from 5 to 60 seconds, and it depends on various
factors. Some high-capacitance equipment may require longer discharge times. To verify that discharging is complete
Non-Contact Voltage detectors should be used.

WARNING : DISCHARGE STICKS ARE NOT GROUNDING TOOLS AS
DESCRIBED BY OSHA 1910.269 AND CARRY NO FAULT DUTY RATING.