Compact recloser

A recloser comprising:

• a circuit interrupter including a first contact and a second contact, the second contact movable relative to the first contact between a closed position, which allows current to pass through the circuit interrupter, and an open position, which separates the contacts and prevents current from passing through the circuit interrupter;
• an actuator coupled to the circuit interrupter, the actuator including a plunger coupled to the second contact for closing and opening the circuit interrupter;
• an external indicator for indicating a condition of the circuit interrupter, the external indicator including a first display portion that indicates the closed position and a second display portion moveable relative to the first display portion and that indicates the open position;
• and
• a linkage assembly coupled between the second display portion and the plunger, the linkage assembly forcing the second display portion to extend out of the recloser and obscure the first display portion when the plunger opens the circuit interrupter and forcing the second display portion to retract into the recloser when plunger closes the circuit interrupter, wherein the first display portion is obscured by the second display portion surrounding and enclosing the first display portion.