Transformer Repairs > NLTC Handle Stems

There are several different designs of NLTC handles, see figures 1 and 2.  Many NLTC handles are sealed by packing areas around the stem that can be drilled and injected.

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TDS Repair Techniques

Typically the packing area can be drilled and injected with sealant.  Figures 3 and 4 show the packing area on a NLTC being injected with sealant.

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