Power Distribution Feeder Pillars For Carpark Lighting Schemes Located In Flood Plane Area

Published 12 Sep 2018

T&D Main UK Suppliers Of Lucy Zodion Feeder Pillars

Feeder Pillars

Case Study 2

Thorne & Derrick, the Specialist Distributor for Lucy Zodion, the UK’s market-leading manufacturer of standard and custom engineered feeder pillars recently supplied a bespoke power distribution pillar for a carpark lighting scheme located in a flood plane area of the UK – the LV power supply required upgraded power distribution system following damage and devastation caused by the floods of 2017.

Lucy Zodion developed customer specific feeder pillars for installation in the retail park with a 2 metre tall pair of pre-wired power distribution enclosures. The pillars with ingress protection of IP66 ensure water entry is minimised during flood conditions.

The 100A three phase DNO power supply of low voltage electricity ensures outdoor areas are sufficiently illuminated to provide safe and secure evening access to the car park zone within the retail park.

For further information about the complete range of pillars please see Lucy Fortress Feeder Pillars.

Power Distribution Feeder Pillars

Features

• Durable – feeder pillars made from heavy duty stainless steel, the pillar shells are durable to withstand extreme weather conditions, while protecting the low voltage electrical equipment within for prolonged use and public safety. As the site is prone to flooding, Lucy Zodion developed taller feeder pillars that elevated components to one meter above ground level.
• Safe – with water ingress a key consideration for the pillar designs, Lucy Zodion provided a electrical power distribution solution that would protect interior components, even when submerged in water (for up to 30minutes). This was made possible by ensuring the feeder pillar IP66 ingress protection. Further IP68 cable glands were installed within the pillar’s pre-wired terminals to ensure external wiring was protected once entering the enclosure.
• Bespoke – Due to the nature of the project and the location of the pillars, standard products were not suitable for the specification. Lucy Zodion helped to ensure pillars were designed to include:
  • • 1 Lucy Zodion Photocell to control the lighting scheme with an additional time-clock should carpark lighting require further programming
    • 2 A switch fuse included and distribution section populated with MCB’s to power and control supply from the electricity company to the lighting scheme
    • 3 An internal anti-condensation heater within each enclosure to keep inner components dry aiding longevity of both the pillar and the devices within
    • 4 An LED service light in each feeder pillar as well as a twin service socket to aid routine maintenance when routine checks and upgrades take place

Pictured: Customised feeder pillars completed assembled and build prior to despatch from Lucy Zodion factory.

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.

➡ 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.

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