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Lockhart to Replace Three Aged Circuit Breakers at City Substation, Officials Say
Summary
Council authorized purchase of three specialty circuit breakers identified in an LCRA five‑year system study; the units serve roughly 60% of Lockhart and carry 7–8 month lead times because they are special‑order equipment. Council vote: 7–0 to proceed.
The Lockhart City Council on Nov. 5 authorized the purchase and replacement of three specialized circuit breakers at the Lockhart Substation after staff said the units had reached the end of typical service life.
Electric Superintendent Bob Lells told council the breakers are roughly 25 years old, have been damaged over time by lightning strikes and equipment faults, and are part of…
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