by Alina Zhuravel | Feb 18, 2022 | Corktown, Southwest Neighborhoods, Detroit - District 6, Empowering Detroit, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
On Friday, a DTE crew upgraded overhead equipment in Detroit near 16th Street and Vernor Highway. They removed porcelain switches on an overhead pole and replaced them with newer model polymer switches. Porcelain tends to break over time whereas polymer does not crack...
by Alina Zhuravel | Feb 15, 2022 | Detroit - District 6, Downtown Midtown Neighborhoods, Empowering Detroit, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
DTE cable splicers and pullers worked together to continue the ongoing work of upgrading underground systems in Detroit. Recently, cable splicers descended underground to install a new connector in a manhole. This was preparation for the cable pullers (pictured above)...
by Alina Zhuravel | Feb 8, 2022 | Detroit - District 6, Downtown Midtown Neighborhoods, Empowering Detroit, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
A DTE crew began the process of upgrading the underground systems of three manholes in Detroit, near Second Avenue and Brainard Street. As energy use evolves over time, equipment maintenance is needed to meet durability and safety standards. By removing old cables and...
by Alina Zhuravel | Feb 4, 2022 | Detroit - District 6, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
Recently, one of our crews was out in Detroit inspecting a manhole for preventative measures. With this practice, they descend underground to check our equipment for potential hazards and repair them to help prevent future problems. They can even catch a power outage...
by Alina Zhuravel | Feb 2, 2022 | Harper Woods, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
Today, a DTE crew responded to a power outage in Harper Woods which affected a block of houses on Anita Street and apartment buildings on Beaconsfield Street. They determined the cause to be a weak transformer signal which they safely repaired. The crew promptly...
