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Feeder Pillars From Lucy Zodion – LV Electrical Power Distribution

• uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager

Thorne & Derrick with Lucy Zodion supply both standard and bespoke feeder pillars in a selection of materials, paint finishes and dimensions to meet all indoor and exterior power distribution, control and lighting requirements up to 1,000 volts with IP65 door seal – this includes LV substation and network pillars with DNO supply cut-outs for utility applications.

Specialist EV Charging Pillars can be produced to customer specification for electrical vehicle charging points and applications.

The wide range of Lucy Zodion pillars from the Fortress range include mini, slimline, single-door and double-door types available in galvanised mild and stainless steel with cast iron option for heritage applications.

➡ Contact us to discuss how T&D and Lucy Zodion can provide innovative custom design solutions and ex stock delivery of standard feeder pillars to your project.

The series of feeder pillar images below shows a behind the scenes look into the manufacturing of bespoke pre-wired pillars.

Pre-Wired Feeder Pillars

Design Process

Lucy Zodion CAD driven design procedure guarantees a well engineered product from enquiry to delivery. The dedicated design team will work with a client not only from the start, but through all the processes to the finished product. Lucy Zodion have designed and produced some very exciting innovative products over the last few years, and T&D offer customers the latest cutting edge technology with highly skilled engineers and designers.

110V, 230V and 400V a.c. variant feeder pillars are available in both above ground and in-ground locations equipped with earth leakage and overload protection devices to ensure high operator safety levels. Compact retractable power pillars with telescopic design to mount flush to the floor surface provide discreet electrical power for typical applications including markets, shopping centres and airports.

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Pictures 1 and 2 show the intricate engineering detail that goes into the design of a bespoke pre-wired feeder pillar. Although you can tell that the feeder pillar is only partially complete you can see the attention to detail and pride that Lucy Zodion input into all of their feeder pillars.

After manufacture the feeder pillars are thoroughly tested within the purpose built LV test area at Lucy Zodion to ensure they meet BS7671 and meet the requirements of BSEN 60439. The test procedures and quality assurance inspections driven by the ISO 9001 accreditation ensure all products including pillars perform correctly and safely.

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Pictures 3 and 4 show how painting or powder coating the feeder pillars helps them to blend into their environmental surroundings to suit the needs of the client.

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Pictures 5 and 6 shows a stainless steel feeder pillar that is ideal for high saline, coastal and marine atmospheres to provide power for temporary events – the pillar is manufactured in non-corrosive 316 grade stainless steel for hostile climatic conditions.

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Pictures 7 to 11 show that careful consideration is taken when designing the feeder pillar to ensure that the installer, end user and maintenance team are satisfied with the completed installation. In this case an external override switch which is provided to avoid opening the feeder pillar unnecessarily. Please note the space below the isolator on the right for the Distribution Network Operator (DNO).

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Picture 12 shows how feeder pillars can be sympathetically painted to suit their surroundings. Lucy Zodion can paint feeder pillars to any RAL or BS. This specific pillar has been modified to provide temporary supplies for regular events that take place in recreational areas including parks, open spaces, playgrounds, nature reserves, wildlife sites and sports pitches.

Fortress Feeder Pillars From Lucy Zodion : Galvanised & Stainless Steel 20+ Sizes

Feeder Pillars

T&D distribute the complete range of Lucy Zodion pillars for low voltage power distribution to the building services, rail, construction, utilities, oil and gas, retail and leisure, ports, airports and heavy industries – GRP feeder pillars, cast iron, galvanised and stainless steel types customised to your application:

• Pre-Wired Power Distribution Panels (Outdoor IP65 & Underground Retractable)
• Substation Power, Cable Distribution & LV Interconnection Panels (Onshore Wind)
• DNO Single & 3 Phase Network Pillars (25A-800A)
• Network Rail & Electrification – Station & Trackside Pillars (incl. London Underground)
• Low Voltage Connections – New Housing & Commercial Development Pillars (LV)
• Defence Estates MoD – Load Shedding Fuse Pillars
• Lighting Feeder Pillars – Street, Road, Flood, Sports Stadium & Car Parks
• BT Telecommunications & Interface Pillars
• Environment Agency – Rivers, Coastal & Waterways
• Cast Iron Electrical Distribution Pillars – National Heritage & Historic Buildings
• Also: Street Lighting Cut Outs

➡ For further information about how Lucy Zodion provide control and power distribution products for street lighting applications, please review the Lucy Titan (Cut-outs) and Lucy Trojan (Isolators) ranges of products.

Read our Blog with Lucy Zodion: Cut-Outs & Isolators – What’s the Difference?

Thorne & Derrick – Stickists & Suppliers of MV HV Joints, Terminations & Connectors

T&D distribute the most extensive range of LV, MV & HV Cable Jointing, Terminating, Pulling & Installation Equipment – we service UK and international clients working on underground cables, overhead lines, substations and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV transmission and distribution voltages.

• Key Products: MV-HV Cable Joints & Terminations, Cable Cleats, Duct Seals, Cable Transits, Underground Cable Protection, Cable Jointing Tools, Feeder Pillars, Cable Ducting, Earthing & Lightning Protection, Electrical Safety, Cable Glands, Arc Flash Clothing & Fusegear.

• Distributors for: 3M, ABB, Alroc, Band-It, Catu, Cembre, Centriforce, CMP, Elastimold, Ellis Patents, Emtelle, Furse, Lucy Zodion, Nexans Euromold, Pfisterer, Polypipe, Prysmian, Roxtec.

LV – Low Voltage Cable Joints, Glands, Cleats, Lugs & Accessories (1000 Volts)

MV HV – Medium & High Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors (11kV 33kV EHV)

Cable Laying – Underground Cable Covers, Ducting, Seals & Cable Pulling Equipment

T&D, CATU Electrical Safety & Arc Flash Protection Specialists for SAP’s, Linesmen, Jointers & Electrical Engineers – Largest UK Stockist

Sonel MPU-1 | Leakage Current Alarm Signaller for LV MV HV Networks

Sonel MPU-1

• uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager

Overhead Line Safety Monitoring

Sonel MPU-1 leakage current alarm signaller is designed to be installed to measure AC leakage current in low LV and medium voltage MV power networks.

Repairs, renovation, reconstruction, and modernisation of medium voltage overhead live lines always involves the potential risk and danger of breakdown, accident, arc flash or electric shock to employees who are doing the work.

These risks can be minimised through the use of appropriate personal protective equipment such as insulating mats, electrical insulating gloves, dielectric boots and non-flammable clothing.However all these safety measures will not detect increasing current flowing through the pole grounding, that if too high of a level can be the first warning of danger

Sonel MPU-1

The Sonel MPU-1 is designed to make measurements which can define the medium voltage power network’s safety condition for leakage current.

The device enables a limit to be set for a maximum safe value of flowing leakage current and for values above this limit visual and sound alarm is activated. The preset minimum current level where the loud audible alarm with a warning light signaling is switched is 1 A, in accordance with the PTPiREE guidelines.

♦  PTPiREE Polish Power Transmission and Distribution Association was established on 29 August 1990. PTPiREE is an association of the Distribution Network Operators (Enea Operator, Energa – Operator, PGE Dystrybucja, Tauron Dystrybucja, innogy Stoen Operator and PKP Energetyka) and the Transmission Network Operator (PSE). It works for the transformation of the Polish power industry, aiming to improve the operational efficiency of the LV MV HV power network, as well as the quality of services and customer service. Its operation includes consulting, training and publishing.

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Using the leakage current alarm signaller it is also possible to manually set a different minimum alarm in the range from 0.5 to 9.9A (with the possibility of an increased alarm range at the time of manufacture for individual needs).

MPU-1 is dust and water proof to IP-67 in accordance with EN 60529 and can operate in temperatures from -10° to +50° C. The device is supplied in a hard carrying case for easy transport also with additional accessories to the workplace and protects against dirt or accidental damage.

Sonel MPU-1

Sonel MPU-1

Features

• Constant monitoring of current flowing on earthing
• Measurement with the use of single clamp or two clamps simultaneously. In the case of using two clamps, current value is summed up, which allows for checking twin pylons (rotational), with independent clamp for each component pylon
• Work mode LED indicator
• Visual and sound alarm (built in speaker) in the case of a higher value of leakage current than the defined limit (factory default set to 1A)
• No DC current measurement
• Measurement with flexible clamps (Rogowski coil) – Sonel F series
• Measurement in 50 Hz or 60 Hz frequency low and medium voltage networks
• Auto ranging
• Battery level monitoring
• Ergonomic handling
• MPU-1 for operation requires F1, F-2 or F-3 clamp (additional accessories)

The leakage current alarm signaller can be connected to measure a power network or device according to the pictures below:

Pic 1 Device Working with Single Clamp	Pic 2 Device Working with Two Clamps	Pic 3 Work in medium voltage mode – alarm limit value and battery level can be seen on the screen	Pic 4 Work in low voltage mode – value of current measured with the clamp and battery level can be seen on the screen	Pic 5 Inputs in MPU-1 Signal

Leakage current measurement with clamp

Sonel MPU-1 Leakage Current Alarm Signaller

Technical Specification

Standard accessories:

• Carrying case L5- Sonel WAWALL5
• Power supply adaptor Z11- Sonel WAZASZ11
• Cable for charger – Sonel WAPRZLAD230
• Mounting strap – Sonel WAPOZOPAKPL

Additional accessories:

• F-1 clamp (ø 38 cm) – Sonel WACEGF1OKR
• F-2 clamp (ø 25 cm) – Sonel WACEGF2OKR
• F-3 clamp (ø 12 cm) – Sonel WACEGF3OKR
• Lead for battery charging from socket of car lighter (12V) – Sonel WAPRZLAD1212V2

Should you require any further information about Sonel MPU-1, The Leakage Current Alarm Signaller, for LV MV HV Networks, please do not hesitate to contact Thorne & Derrick.

Overhead Line Equipment

Thorne & Derrick hold an up to date library of product approvals across the power transmission and distribution sectors including all UK DNO’s drawing on information from the DNO G81 documents, National Grid Asset Codes and Network Rail PADS approvals – we distribute substation and overhead line power grid infrastructure products for 11kV/33kV/66kV/132kV networks. This complemented by the most extensive range of Joints, Terminations & Connectors for the installation of medium/high voltage cable networks into substation switchgear, transformers and overhead lines.

• Transmission, Substation & Distribution Insulators
• Insulators – Tension | Suspension | Post Types 11kV 33kV 132kV
• Trident Package – Conductor Clamps | Insulators | Accessories
• Conductor & Insulator Fittings – Helical Fittings | Wedge Clamps | Suspension Shoes
• 66kV Cable Accessories | Cable Joints | Cable Terminations
• 132kV Cable Accessories | Cable Joints | Cable Terminations
• Portable Earthing Kits, Leads & Equipment
• Arc Flash Clothing & Protection

UKPN Waveform Cable 3 Core 95sqmm-185sqmm-300sqmm LV

UK DNO: UKPN UK Power Networks

Approved Manufacturer: Nexans Cables

Voltage: Low Voltage Cables 0.6/1kV

Cable Type: Waveform Cable (3 Phase XLPE Insulation – Solid Aluminium Conductor)

Cable Designation: AL/XLPE/CWS/PVC 3 Core

Solid Aluminium Conductors: 95sqmm, 185sqmm, 300sqmm

➡ Download UKPN Waveform Cable 3 Core 95sqmm-185sqmm-300sqmm LV

Waveform Cable Construction

1 Solid Aluminium Conductor

2 XLPE Insulation

3 Binding Yarns or Tape

4 Rubber Bedding

5 Copper Wires

6 PVC Sheath

See complete range of waveform cables.

Waveform Cables

Stock | Supply | Service | Cables | Joints | Terminations | Connectors 33kV

JOINT ♦ TERMINATE ♦ CONNECT ♦ GLAND ♦ CLEAT ♦ CRIMP ♦ DUCT ♦ SEAL ♦ REPAIR ♦ CABLE ♦ TOOLS

UKPN 33kV XLPE Aluminium Wire Screen Single Core 185sqmm-300sqmm IEC 60502-2

UK DNO: UKPN UK Power Networks

Approved Manufacturer: Nexans Cables

Voltage: Medium Voltage Cables

Cable Type: 33kV Power Distribution

Cable Designation: AL(WB) XLPE/AWS/WBT/PE 1 CORE 19/33KV

Solid Aluminium Conductors: 185sqmm, 300sqmm

➡ Download UKPN 33kV XLPE AWS Single Core 185sqmm-300sqmm IEC 60502-2

See our complete range of Cables MV HV.

33kV Cable Construction

1 Aluminium Conductor With Water Blocking Protection

2 Semiconducting Screen

3 XLPE Insulation

4 Semiconducting Screen

5 Semiconducting / Waterblocking Tape

6 Aluminium Wires Screen

7 Waterblocking Tape

8 PE Outer Sheath

9 Extruded Semiconducting Layer

Stock | Supply | Service | Cables | Joints | Terminations | Connectors 33kV

JOINT ♦ TERMINATE ♦ CONNECT ♦ GLAND ♦ CLEAT ♦ CRIMP ♦ DUCT ♦ SEAL ♦ REPAIR ♦ CABLE ♦ TOOLS

UKPN 11kV Triplex Cables Cu/XLPE/AWS/PE 185sqmm-300sqmm

UK DNO: UKPN UK Power Networks

Approved Manufacturer: Nexans Cables

Voltage: Medium Voltage Cables

Cable Type: 11kV Power Distribution

Solid Copper Conductors: 185sqmm, 300sqmm

➡ Download UKPN 11kV Triplex Cables Cu/XLPE/AWS/PE 185sqmm-300sqmm

11kV Triplex Construction

1 Copper Conductor

2 Semiconducting Screen

3 XLPE Insulation

4 Semiconducting Screen

5 Semiconducting / Water Blocking Tape

6 Aluminium Wire Screen

7 Water Blocking Tape

8 PE Outer Sheath

➡ See Triplex Cleats selector to enable selection of the correct cable cleats for Triplex.

Triplex Cables IEC 60502-2.

Stock | Supply | Service | Cables | Joints | Terminations | Connectors 33kV

JOINT ♦ TERMINATE ♦ CONNECT ♦ GLAND ♦ CLEAT ♦ CRIMP ♦ DUCT ♦ SEAL ♦ REPAIR ♦ CABLE ♦ TOOLS