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New Product OverviewNew Product Overview

HomacHomac STORM SAFESTORM SAFEConnector SystemsConnector Systems

Presented by:Presented by:

Roy Jazowski - Director of R&DRoy Jazowski - Director of R&D

Mark Hammer Director of Marketing & SalesMark Hammer Director of Marketing & Sales
http://www.floridapsc.com/http://www.floridapsc.com/

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New HomacNew Homac STORM SAFESTORM SAFE Device:Device:

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In 2005, Homac and the Electric Power ResearchIn 2005, Homac and the Electric Power Research

Institute EPRI, entered into an agreement toInstitute EPRI, entered into an agreement tojointly develop a family of connector devices whichjointly develop a family of connector devices which

would break during hurricane/storm conditionswould break during hurricane/storm conditions

when service entrance power lines are hit withwhen service entrance power lines are hit with

trees, branches or flying debristrees, branches or flying debris

Project OverviewProject Overview

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The goal of the project was to design aThe goal of the project was to design a

family of products which would:family of products which would: Mitigate damage to power line structuresMitigate damage to power line structures

and systemsand systems

Restore power quicklyRestore power quickly Eliminate damage to customers serviceEliminate damage to customers service

entrance equipmententrance equipment

Project OverviewProject Overview

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Improve SAIFI (System Average InterruptionImprove SAIFI (System Average InterruptionFrequency Index) and SAIDI (System AverageFrequency Index) and SAIDI (System AverageInterruption DurationInterruption Duration

Index) for utilitiesIndex) for utilities

usingusing Storm SafeStorm Safe

products duringproducts duringsevere weathersevere weather

conditionsconditions

Additional Project GoalsAdditional Project Goals

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Improve safety to the public and repair crewsImprove safety to the public and repair crews

by insuring that the lines are de-energizedby insuring that the lines are de-energized

when they fall to the groundwhen they fall to the ground

Improve utility reliability by restoring powerImprove utility reliability by restoring powerquickly, with no costly repair charges to bothquickly, with no costly repair charges to both

the utility and the customerthe utility and the customer

Additional Project GoalsAdditional Project Goals

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Improve site safetyImprove site safety

during stormduring storm

damage conditionsdamage conditions

The ChallengeThe Challenge

Find a way to mitigatedamage to service wires,

customer equipment &secondary performance

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Product OverviewProduct Overview

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BenefitsBenefits

SAIDI improved faster restoration timeSAIDI improved faster restoration timeSAIFI improved secondary stays in as service clears withoutSAIFI improved secondary stays in as service clears without

tripping primary mitigating additional downstream outagestripping primary mitigating additional downstream outagesO&M Costs no damage to terminal pole and minimalO&M Costs no damage to terminal pole and minimal

exposure to service damage, faster restoration timeexposure to service damage, faster restoration timeCustomer satisfaction avoids need for entrance repairsCustomer satisfaction avoids need for entrance repairs

($800 $2,500), restoration faster, less transient exposure($800 $2,500), restoration faster, less transient exposure

SafetySafetyHomeowner mitigates transientsHomeowner mitigates transientsPublic wires are deenergized on the groundPublic wires are deenergized on the groundCrews wires are dead and clearCrews wires are dead and clear

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STORM SAFEw/ 3 Services

Three months after protoThree months after protoinstallation, tree took oneinstallation, tree took one

service downservice down

Second and third serviceSecond and third service

drops remained intactdrops remained intact

Service mast survivedService mast survived

Field ExperienceField Experience

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Field Test @ KCP&LField Test @ KCP&L

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STORM SAFESTORM SAFEcan be applied in any overhead service dropcan be applied in any overhead service dropapplication. It is adaptable to any location:application. It is adaptable to any location:

Mechanical Breakaway sized to utility specificationMechanical Breakaway sized to utility specification

Multiple drops served off 1Multiple drops served off 1 STORM SAFESTORM SAFE(1-3 on one pole)(1-3 on one pole)

Single drop for low density or wide spread, such as oppositeSingle drop for low density or wide spread, such as opposite

sides of the polesides of the pole

New construction or retrofit; pre or post stormNew construction or retrofit; pre or post storm

Restore service with a new fuse link; plug and energizeRestore service with a new fuse link; plug and energize

Unique Homac, Patented SolutionUnique Homac, Patented Solution

Available 3Available 3rdrd Quarter 2006Quarter 2006

Project ResultsProject Results

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Founded in 1963

Private Company 2nd Generation Family Owned

Florida Based Manufacturer Serving the Electric Utility

Leading Producer of Electrical Connectors and Cable Acc.

425 Employees

3 Manufacturing Locations Ormond Beach, FL Corporate Headquarters,

Manufacturingand Distribution Facilities 140,000 sq. ft.

Ormond Beach, FL Automated CNC andPlating Facilities 44,000 sq. ft.

Corcoran, CA Manufacturing and DistFacilities 38,000 sq. ft.

Manufacturer of the Year Volusia County, FL

About HomacAbout Homac

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Ormond Beach, FL Headquarters

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Ormond Beach, FL Headquarters

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Serving the Power Distribution Sector of the Electric UtilityIndustry
http://www.floridapsc.com/http://www.floridapsc.com/http://www.floridapsc.com/

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Our Customers:Our Customers:

Investor Owned Utilities

Rural Electric Cooperatives

Municipal Electric Utilities

Serving Customers Across the United StatesServing Customers Across the United States

and in over 40 Countries World-Wideand in over 40 Countries World-Wide

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In the early 1960s, electric utility companies began toIn the early 1960s, electric utility companies began totransition from overhead distribution lines to undergroundtransition from overhead distribution lines to undergroundinstallationsinstallations

In 1964, Homacs founder invented and patented the 1In 1964, Homacs founder invented and patented the 1ststconnector designed specifically for undergroundconnector designed specifically for undergroundresidential distribution (URD) the Homac Hubresidential distribution (URD) the Homac Hubconnectorconnector

Our HistoryOur History

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Homac pioneered the use of EPDM rubber for insulatingHomac pioneered the use of EPDM rubber for insulatingandand

waterproofing underground cable connectorswaterproofing underground cable connectors

Homacs Flood-SealHomacs Flood-Seal technology provided a unique,technology provided a unique,cost- effective solution to the industry and a preferredcost- effective solution to the industry and a preferredalternative to epoxy, tape and heat-shrink for undergroundalternative to epoxy, tape and heat-shrink for undergroundcable jointscable joints


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Designing underground connectors withinterference-fit rubbers stretch and memorycharacteristics provides superior tension onthe cable-connector interface resulting in

indefinite waterproof integrity


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Today, Homac has grown to become the leader inToday, Homac has grown to become the leader in

the design and manufacture of electric powerthe design and manufacture of electric power

delivery connector solutionsdelivery connector solutions

Homac is the industrys largest manufacturer ofHomac is the industrys largest manufacturer of

secondary underground distribution connectorssecondary underground distribution connectors And a recognized leader in overhead distributionAnd a recognized leader in overhead distribution

and substation connectorsand substation connectors


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Complete Line ofComplete Line of

Quality ElectricalQuality Electrical

Connectors &Connectors &

AccessoriesAccessories

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* Aluminum &* Aluminum &

CopperCopper

* Compression &* Compression &

MechanicalMechanical

* Overhead &* Overhead &UndergroundUnderground

* Flood-Seal* Flood-Seal

InsulatingInsulating

ProductsProducts

Homac ProductsHomac Products

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SubstationSubstation

ConnectorsConnectors

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* Aluminum &* Aluminum &BronzeBronze

* Bolted & Welded* Bolted & Welded

* EHV* EHV

Homac ProductsHomac Products

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Underground Distribution SystemsUnderground Distribution Systems

Facts:

Today, Less Than 15% of Distribution Cable is Currently U/G

Improving Electric System Reliability is Driving U/G Growth

Security Concerns May Help Drive Additional U/G Growth

U/G Cable Placement Growing 8 Times the Rate of O/H

Improving the Aesthetics of the Electric System is Driving U/GGrowth

U/G Electric Systems Mitigate Outages Due to Severe Weather

Homac Supports National, State & Customer Initiatives That Focus OnImproving the Electric Power Delivery Infrastructure, Electric SystemReliability & Electric System Safety!

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Thank YouThank You

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