High Voltage Shorting Stick | Discharge Rod with Earth Lead | 10kV to 220kV

This high voltage shorting stick is an insulated discharge rod that connects isolated high voltage equipment to earth through a copper hook and an earth lead with clamp, and it is offered in 10kV, 35kV, 110kV and 220kV ratings. Choose the red telescopic rod with resistive and direct discharge ports, or the green straight rod for direct discharge; every model has an epoxy resin pole and a rubber grip. Features and Benefits - Telescopic dual purpose rod - the red rod has a resistive discharge port on the pole and a direct discharge port at the hook, so one stick covers both methods - Epoxy resin insulating pole - keeps your hands well back from the conductor; the 10kV telescopic rod extends to 1 m and closes to 0.65 m for carrying - Copper hook - 95 mm long and 10 mm thick, it hooks onto the conductor or test object while the charge drains - Choice of earth lead - standard 5 m black insulated lead with a red clamp, or a 5 m transparent 4 mm² soft copper lead with a toothed black clamp - Rubber insulated grip - large, moisture resistant handle with a raised collar where it meets the pole - Straight type option - green jointed rod with a metal hook, 29 mm pole and a 4 m or 5 m lead, for direct discharge only Applications - Power system operation and maintenance on isolated high voltage plant - Meter maintenance work - Circuit repair after isolation - Cable repair and discharging test objects after high voltage testing Note: For trained, authorised personnel only. Disconnect and isolate the supply first, use a rod rated at or above the system voltage, fit the earth lead to a known good earth before the hook touches the conductor, and confirm zero volts with a suitably rated tester before touching any part.