What common practices can help reduce the likelihood of voltage drop in feeders?

Increasing conductor size or shortening the run is an effective strategy for reducing the likelihood of voltage drop in feeders. This is due to the relationship between the resistance of the conductor and the length of the run. A larger conductor has a lower resistance, which means it will allow electricity to flow more freely with less energy lost as heat. Consequently, this results in a reduced voltage drop across the length of the feeder.

Shortening the distance that electricity needs to travel also directly decreases the total resistance faced by the electrical current. Since voltage drop is dependent on both the current flowing through the conductor and the distance it must travel, minimizing either factor will lead to a more efficient system with less voltage drop.

On the other hand, using smaller conductor sizes would increase resistance, which can cause greater voltage drops, and while using lower voltage levels may seem like a solution, it can introduce other complications that affect system design and safety. Installing fuses is important for protection against overloads and faults but does not directly address the issue of voltage drop in feeders. Hence, focusing on increasing conductor size and reducing the distance is the most effective practice.