Bypass Hookstick switches
Vanguard Electric’s PKR2 By-pass Switches are used to de-energize all circuits to the regulator or recloser without using hot line clamps.
- Safe, low effort opening and closing.
- Blade opening: Right side or left side available (upon request)
- ACCC designation rating as per IEEE37.30.1.2011 A01 for 600 Amp and D04 for 900 Amp
- Short time current/Peak 25 kA, 3 sec /65 kA
- Available with porcelain or polymer insulators
- PKR2 are provided with mounting back-strap & hardware as a standard

Ratings
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(Click on the VE Catalog # to see the drawing)
VE Catalog # | Insulator | Current | Voltage | BIL (kV) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Porcelain | 600 | 15 | 110 | |
Porcelain | 600 | 27 | 127 | |
Porcelain | 600 | 38 | 170 | |
Polymer | 600 | 15 | 110 | |
Polymer | 600 | 27 | 127 | |
Polymer | 600 | 38 | 170 |