When making
a decision as to the best choice of devices to purchase, here are some of the
questions and opportunities that should be considered:
Are the
components of the device compatible with the cable being spliced or terminated?
Did the
device pass all the tests that were specified so that it meets the requirements
of the electrical system involved?
Are codes
applicable in the decision to use the chosen device? Review all safety
requirements involved in the construction, application, and installation of the
device.
Will the
device meet the mechanical requirements of the installation?
Can the
device be assembled with the tooling that is already available or are special
tools required?
Consider the
positioning of the device.
Splices are
not recommended for installation at bends in the cable. Terminations are
normally installed in an upright position. Other positions are possible but
require special attention.
Environmental
conditions are of importance to attain expected life of any device.
Heat may affect
the ampacity of the device.
Cold may
have an effect on the assembly during installation. Contaminants are critical to
the leakage path of a termination.
Moisture is
always the enemy of an underground system and must be controlled in
construction and installation.
Are there
any existing work practices or procedures that will conflict with the
application of this device?
Investigate
the economics of using different devices such as emergency reserve parts,
training new personnel after original installation personnel have gone.
The cost of
the device and the cost of installation.
Will the
device do the job as well or better than what is presently used?
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