Veam Power Lock Sockets...

[Jcspark]

Does anyone have any experience with these ? I am mostly involved in domestic works but have recently been tasked with installing 5 (L1-L3/N/E) of these on to a 400a Isolator....How would I avoid eddie currents when mounting onto a metal panel ? Plastic plate ? Also how do they terminate ?

The job involves installing the isolator, from the cable head. Then from the isolator to the veam sockets. Also tasked with earthing by means of tape/spikes.

Any guidance/advice would be massively appreciated...17th edition SJIB approved, but involved with domestic all my days. 

 

[Evans Electric]

I've been in the trade 100 yrs JC  and never heard of  Veam Powerlock Sockets .   Had a look on Google .  They look like a posh , advanced version of Commando plug & sockets .    400V  X 3ph/N is not a problem but I don't recognise the equipment at all.    Some of the other stuff they show I have no experience of . 

You may be in difficulties jumping from domestic to that stuff unless you are with someone who is conversant .    Doubtless someone on here will have used them ......lets see .......Sidewinder ...Canoey ? 

 

[Andy™]

not had a great deal to do with them, but basically single pole connectors. you need something non-magnetic to avoid eddy curents, usually a brass plate

usually these are mostly used on temporary power supplies, so chances are your work needs to comply with BS7909, along with BS7671. very different from normal domestic work, probably best sticking with what you know

failing that, go ask this on 'blue room' (google it) and you will soon get an answer from people who deal this this stuff daily (and you probably wont like the answer you get)

and finally they dont use 'plug & socket'. its 'drain & source'

Deke - they are used on large temporary power stuff, not practical to use a multipole connector for 400a, so singles are used

 

[ProDave]

If the OP is just used to doing domestic then this is way beyond his abilities I would suggest.

I've been doing industrial / commercial and domestic for over 30 years, but I wouldn't attempt this as I know it's beyond my training and abilities.

 

[Evans Electric]

Thanks Andy .

 

[Jcspark]

Thanks guys, It took me a while to figure out exactly what the powerlok sockets are but now Ive researched them I think they should be fairly straightforward-ish. The job is a temporary studio for the BBC, I have only been tasked with the isolator and earthing. The Veam sockets are used already by the BBC so the idea is they can come along and just hook into the sockets I install. My thinking is basic cabling from cable head to isolator then from bottom of isolator to the sockets. The 400a isolator has separate (spreader)? box attached to the bottom where Ill mount the powerless. The single cores will be crimped then tightened onto the nut on the end of the powerlok. Wholesaler did suggest aluminium plate to avoid eddie currents.

Once thats complete its a case of installing earth pits and rods with tape back to the isolator , achieve required results for TT and jobs a good un.

Anything Im missing here guys? Ill look over BS7909 too.

Ive already took on the job so no going back!

 

[Andy™]

so youve already taken job on but you dont have a clue what its about?

if you do get it wrong, chances are BBC will refuse to use it and give you the invoice for a proper supply to be fitted, or hire of a generator & fuel

does the supply really need to be TT'd? (do you even know why / when it would need it?)

and its a good thing your wholesaler is able to suggest how to do the job. maybe get them to do it instead?

 

[Jcspark]

I do have a clue Andy, Im just researching as much as possible. I knew that Id need to deal with eddie currents, just that wholesaler suggested the plate.

The supplier has stated the supply is TT and will need earthed. Im not really sure what can go wrong, Im just keen to make sure Im using the correct materials etc and take pointers in terminating unfamiliar accessories etc.

 

[Andy™]

not sure what can go wrong?

maybe images will help

and if your lucky, you wont kill / hurt anyone

 

[steptoe]

I do have a clue Andy, Im just researching as much as possible. I knew that Id need to deal with eddie currents, just that wholesaler suggested the plate.

The supplier has stated the supply is TT and will need earthed. Im not really sure what can go wrong, Im just keen to make sure Im using the correct materials etc and take pointers in terminating unfamiliar accessories etc.

Does anyone have any experience with these ? I am mostly involved in domestic works but have recently been tasked with installing 5 (L1-L3/N/E) of these on to a 400a Isolator....How would I avoid eddie currents when mounting onto a metal panel ? Plastic plate ? Also how do they terminate ?

The job involves installing the isolator, from the cable head. Then from the isolator to the veam sockets. Also tasked with earthing by means of tape/spikes.

Any guidance/advice would be massively appreciated...17th edition SJIB approved, but involved with domestic all my days. 

I do have a clue Andy, Im just researching as much as possible. I knew that Id need to deal with eddie currents, just that wholesaler suggested the plate.

The supplier has stated the supply is TT and will need earthed. Im not really sure what can go wrong, Im just keen to make sure Im using the correct materials etc and take pointers in terminating unfamiliar accessories etc.

your first post would indicate otherwise...........

 

[Jcspark]

Fair enough, forget I asked!

 

[steptoe]

I hope you have a LOT of insurance,!!!!!!

and plenty of lube,,,,,   :slap