Cold weather leaves no margin for error in gas-filled substations. From moisture ingress and seal contraction to tighter dielectric limits, winter conditions can quickly expose hidden risks.
This guide covers a practical winter maintenance checklist for SF₆ and alternative gases, key KPIs to track, and proven leak-detection and gas-handling best practices—plus a February training opportunity to strengthen readiness before peak winter stress.
Stricter regulations, alternative gases, and rising expectations are reshaping how utilities manage SF₆. Learn why formal certification matters in 2026—and how hands-on training at IGMS helps utilities turn compliance into a safety culture
On November 8-9, over 130 attendees from the United States, Canada, and Mexico joined DILO Company in Tampa, FL at the 7th Annual SF6 Gas Management Seminar. Together, we learned about best practices for SF6 gas handling, updates on alternatives to SF6 gas, and changes to SF6 gas regulations. We even had presenters and colleagues from Germany and Switzerland join us! It was wonderful to greet friends and colleagues in-person after two years of a virtual events.
