Volume 4, Issue 12 - December 2002
WUE UPDATE
HUBBELL POWER SYSTEMS, INC. is offering training to end users in the following areas: Utility Products; March 25-27 in Centralia, MO, and Arrestor Training; June 24-27 in Aiken, SC. If you have any interest, please consult with your WUE sales representative for more details. In the past, these have been outstanding training classes.
EAST COAST ICE STORMS
With the recent ice storm that hit much of the east coast, there could be a shortage of materials in the immediate future. Our current stock levels should assure no disruption in the supply chain while manufacturers catch up. Our current stock level is at an all time high with owned and consigned inventory value at $5,245,000. If there is something we are not stocking that we should be, please let us know.
PRICE INCREASES
We have been notified of many price increases effective January 1, 2003. The increases are in the range of 3-5%. The increases include conductor, hardware, and wood products. The increase in the cost of raw steel products is the largest factor stimulating these price increases.
WUE WEB SITE NOW ONLINE
Western United Electric Supply is now on the World Wide Web. Simply point your browser to WUE.COOP to find WUE on the Internet. Current features show the company history, our team, manufacturing partners, and departments. Click on a name to send an e-mail to that person. Check back because over the next few weeks we will be adding additional features.
WUE Now Offering PUPI
Fiberglass Crossarms
By Jenifer Sima
Western United Electric is pleased to announce we now can provide PUPI Series 2000 and Series 2000 Fiberglass Crossarms, which meet all RUS design requirements.
These crossarms are available in both braceless and braced. In addition, PUPI warranties their crossarms for a minimum service life of 40 years. The attachment methods are the same as those for wood crossarms and can be attached to wood, steel, fiberglass or other poles. PUPI uses a patent-pending fiberglass insert at bolt holes, which are the most crush-resistant fiberglass crossarms in the market today. Testing proved no damage at all to PUPI crossarms with 450 ft-lbs torque applied to high strength 5/8" bolts (the maximum test capability).
Why Fiberglass Crossarms?
Light Weight - An 8', 15,000 lbs deadend only weighs 61 lbs completely assembled
Minimum maintenance, no woodpecker or insect damage
No hazardous chemical treatment
Minimal moisture absorption, improved electrical performance
Easy, low cost installation
Rigid but not brittle, resists storm damage, impulse loads
Feel free to contact your WUE Representative at 1-800-748-3116 to learn more about these high quality, closed cell polyurethane foam and fiberglass crossarms.
Howard Industries, Inc.
Space Saver 3
Space-Saver 3 is a three-phase padmounted transformer in a single-phase style cabinet, allowing you to...
Reduce the cost of transformer and mounting pad
Reduce installation labor
Reduce physical size
Reduce transportation cost
Improve appearance
Space-Saver 3 is a new three-phase padmounted distribution transformer in a single-phase style cabinet. This smaller, compact design offers reduced cost of the transformer and mounting pad, reduced installation labor, reduced transportation cost, reduced storage space requirements and improved appearance.
Space-Saver 3 is the perfect choice for small - to medium-sized loads where aesthetics is important or where space is limited. Remote loads such as irrigation pumps and transmitter sites are also excellent applications for Space-Saver 3.
Southwire
Extra Flexible AlumaFlex
By Big Dog
News Release
December 13, 2002
A new cable design from Southwire promises to save money by making our utility customer's toughest secondary distribution installation job easier by increasing our cable flexibility. This product, AlumaFlex Type RHH RHW-2 or USE-2 underground secondary distribution cable uses an 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy, which adds significant flexibility and ease of installation to Southwire's 600V underground cables.
Find out more about AlumaFlex 600V UD Cable by calling your WUE Representative at
1-800-748-3116.
A Holiday Message
Ron Schott
We are all aware of the names of our many friends and loved ones each holiday season. It is the special time of year when we realize their importance to us. Each name stands for someone who has crossed our path. Sometimes we fail to remember that these people have shaped our lives more than we will ever think. Years cannot erase the lasting memories we have created with them. At this special time of year it is important to spend as much time as we can to extend and share our love with them, and create new lasting memories.
I wish you all a very happy and joyous holiday
season!