A feeder pillar is a central circuit that distributes electricity in your house. It also safeguards against electrical faults and carries backup systems for continuity of power supply.
Lucy Zodion offer a wide range of shell and pre-wired feeder pillars that are suitable for many applications. During installation it is important to consult with a suitably qualified civil engineer.
Power Distribution
The feeder pillar acts as a central hub for the distribution of electrical power. This allows for efficient and controlled transmission to various circuits. It safeguards against electrical faults, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
These weather-resistant enclosures house a range of electrical components such as ammeters, selector switches, surge protectors, service fuses, and instrument panels with voltometers. These devices work together to ensure the smooth running of street lighting systems.
They are constructed from sturdy materials such as GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) to ensure longevity and durability in challenging outdoor conditions. This reduces the frequency of maintenance and repair works, reducing capital costs.
Unlike traditional feeder pillars, these are equipped with lockable doors and access panels for safe and easy maintenance by qualified electricians. They also feature a complete isolation of the transformer LV input with a top short-circuiting device to avoid unnecessary power losses. The pillars offer a fast-connection interface for auxiliary power sources, as well as top and bottom voltage sockets to allow quick and safe EST testing procedures.
Enclosure
Designed with protective enclosures, feeder pillars house the necessary electrical components essential for power distribution. This includes circuit breakers, fuses and monitoring devices, which prevent overloads or short circuits. The panels also incorporate busbars and terminals, which enable the connecting of cables. They are also made with weather-resistant materials to ensure durability and longevity.
Given that these panels are often installed outdoors, they are subjected to a wide range of environmental conditions. This is why manufacturers craft them using materials that can withstand corrosion, moisture, dust and temperature fluctuations.
Lucy Zodion provides both standard and bespoke feeder pillars in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours. From simple, functional designs to creative solutions that challenge convention, these pillars are built for the long-term. This means that they can withstand the elements and be used in all kinds of environments, from parks to industrial complexes. They can be supplied as empty shells or pre-wired and are suitable for all low voltage electrical supply applications, including street lighting, CCTV, motorway communications and telecommunications.
Safety
Feeder pillars connect cabling and devices to a power supply. As such, they must be designed with operator safety in mind. This is achieved through a number of ways. First, the pillars are completely insulated. This protects operators who may be in proximity to the pillar while carrying out maintenance procedures. Second, a top short-circuiting device and bottom voltage sockets enable fast and safe EST (electrical safety testing) procedures.
Finally, feeder pillars are also equipped with isolation devices. This ensures that all incoming lines are switched off before work is carried out on the pillar. This prevents the spread of fault current, which can cause serious damage to property. This is especially important in outdoor environments, where a malfunctioning feeder pillar can cause a power outage in an entire area. In addition, a pillar with lockable doors and access panels will make it difficult for unauthorised individuals to access the equipment inside. This further increases user safety.
Communication
Feeder pillars incorporate communication and monitoring equipment to support centralized power distribution and improve operational efficiency. They also feature lockable doors and access panels to secure the electrical components from unauthorized access, ensuring safety.
Stringent safety standards and power reliability requirements fuel the demand for feeder pillar solutions. Rapid urbanization, infrastructure development projects, and industrialization drive investments in reliable power distribution systems. Additionally, increasing electricity demand necessitates deployment of smart grid technologies and advanced metering infrastructure to enhance grid stability.
Electrical incidents occur because people operate on or near equipment that is thought to be dead but actually remains live. Moreover, many incidents are caused by electricians working on or around electrical systems without proper training and protection equipment. To prevent such incidents, it is essential that feeder pillars be located away from areas where nearby customers are seriously endangered and that they should have adequate lighting to allow electricians to work on them safely.