When a storm hits, crews load up fast and sort out what is missing once they are on site. This is a checklist of products we carry, grouped by the problem they solve. Each section links to the guide with sizes and specs. It does not replace your utility's own storm kit list.
| Problem | Carry | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Leaking or removed pole-mount transformer | ABG BOB-26, BOB-32, BOB-42 or BOB-70 | BOB guide |
| Leaking or removed pad-mount transformer | ABG BOB-48, BOB-60 or BOB-72, or a CT-84 or CT-96 FlexTray | ABG roundup |
| Damaged single-phase capacitor | ABG CapBag CAP-01 | ABG roundup |
| Debris, poles, soil | ABG Gorilla Tarp ST-08 or ST-10 | ABG roundup |
| Setting poles, hauling rock | ABG Polesetter RockBag PS-01 or PS-02 | ABG roundup |
| Active oil or SF6 leak | Polywater PowerPatch (EP-KIT11, EPCT-KIT1) | PowerPatch guide |
| Cold-weather cable pulls | Polywater winter grade lubricant | Winter grade guide |
| Cable splice and termination prep | Ripley prep tools | Jacket, semi-con and chamfer guides |
| Heat-shrink repairs | Raychem torches | Torches guide |
| Marking the work zone | EVERLAST signs | Signs guide |
| Marking circuits and poles | EVERLAST tags and holders | Tags guide |
A transformer that comes down can leak on the way to the yard. ABG BOB bags go around the unit on the pole or pad and lift it as a sling, and ABG lists them with a DOT Special Permit for PCB oil containment. Match the bag to the mounting style and the kVA on the nameplate. Pole-mount bags run from the BOB-26 (10 to 25 kVA) to the BOB-70 (250 to 500 kVA). Pad-mount bags go up to 7,500 lbs.
For three-phase pad-mounts, the CT-84 (84 x 84 x 15 in open) and CT-96 (96 x 96 x 15 in open) FlexTrays fold to fit on a truck and strap to the transformer. The CAP-01 CapBag handles a single-phase 20 kV capacitor (22 x 11 x 23 in, 250 lb capacity). Check your own PCB handling and reuse procedures before reusing any containment bag.
The ST-08 (8 x 8 ft) and ST-10 (10 x 10 ft) Gorilla Tarps have lifting slings for debris, soil and pole sections. For aggregate and backfill at a pole setting, the PS-01 (55 gal, 1,500 lbs) and PS-02 (110 gal, 2,000 lbs) RockBags lift from the top and have a flow-control spout. Contact Powertech Associates to confirm the rated load for tarps.
Polywater PowerPatch is a two-part epoxy sealant for oil and SF6 leaks on transformers, GIS and PILC cable. Polywater says it can often be applied without taking the equipment out of service. It is rated for 100 psi of continuous oil pressure for one month and a temperature range of -40°F to 300°F. For truck stock, the EP-KIT11 is a single-use kit and the EPCT-KIT1 is a cartridge kit that is also sold in boxes of six. Cartridge kits need a dispensing tool unless you order the version that includes it. Follow your utility's procedures for any work near energized equipment.
Polywater winter grade lubricants, such as WJ, can be used down to -20°F (-30°C). If your crews pull cable in cold storms, stock the winter grade alongside your regular lubricant.
Splices and terminations start with the right tools. Our Ripley guides sort them by job: jacket removal, semi-con removal and chamfering and penciling. Check blades and bushings after each storm so your spares match what your crews use.
EVERLAST signs come in hazard, PPE and construction messages, such as Hazardous Voltage Above, Construction In Progress and PPE Required In This Area. EVERLAST tags and holders mark poles and cables, including temporary circuits.
A BOB bag sized to the transformer, plus PowerPatch if you need to stop a leak on a unit that stays in service.
Polywater says it can often be applied without taking equipment out of service. Follow your utility's safety procedures and clearances.
The BOB-72 bag for smaller units, or the CT-84 and CT-96 FlexTrays for larger ones.
Polywater winter grade lubricants, such as WJ, can be applied down to -20°F.
Powertech Associates and Utility Power Supply Company carry ABG Bag, Polywater, Ripley, Raychem and Tech Products. Browse the ABG Bag products, Ripley tools and substation signage in our store, or contact Powertech Associates and we will help you build a storm kit.
Last updated: November 2026.
