Innnnteresting. Elsewhere, same handbook, the translate it as Basic Lightning Insulation Level. hmmmmm. ANYWAY, i can put in the tables, if interested, sample: kV (working BIL (kv) Clearance to ground phase 'people' roadways 7.5KV 95 6" 7" 8 ft 20 ft Now i will ASSume everyone on this list understands that 7.5 KV sparkover is A LOT less than 6" <grins>, with the 6" providing working margin for 95 KV surges, lightning, or other... regards dwp