INNOVATIVE IN-GROUND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
Urban environments, retail parks, heritage sites and green spaces are all benefitting from access to electricity and data points, safely and reliably.
They are a more suitable alternative to traditional power sources e.g. petrol generators, and favoured among town planners, architects, and building owners.
This is because the in-ground power units supplied by Pop Up Power Supplies Ltd® are discreet, more functional and are more aesthetically pleasing. The power units can either be raised from the ground and lowered back again when not in use, or can be operated while submerged in the ground with the lids locked.
It means walkways, market areas, town centre spaces are clearer and free from tripping hazards posed by trailing cables used by petrol generators. Also, the risk of electrocution is greatly reduced as the power supply is contained within the outdoor power unit, rather than being exposed like a traditional generator.
POP UP UNITS
Pop Up units are a discreet, versatile and retractable power unit that provide electricity or data points to a range of outside spaces.
One of their key advantages over more traditional power sources e.g. power generators, is their versatility. They can be raised when you need to use them and when they aren’t needed you simply lower the unit back into the ground using a simple lever.
The pop up electric sockets provide either a 16A or 32A power supply in both single and three phase plug sockets, all with RCBO protection.
IN GROUND UNITS
Our In-ground units (IGU) provide a continuous source of outdoor power and a major benefit for specifiers and land owners is that the units can be operated while unattended. So the lids can be locked down with the cables connected to nearby stalls.
They provide a safe and secure power source for town centres, market days, or busy outdoor spaces within commercial retail parks. Because only the power cables protrude out of the unit, these can be managed easily for pedestrians with cable guards. Compared with outdoor power generators where there is a risk of electrocution and a trip hazard for pedestrians.
There are six models to choose from in the In-ground units collection – Slim IGU, PUPS 03, PUPS Floorbox, PUPS02 4040, PUPS02 5050, and the PUPS02 7050.
POWER BOLLARDS
Our Power Bollards provide an outdoor power supply in elegant street furniture format. They are a popular choice for urban areas such as town centres or retail parks, due to their functionality and aesthetic qualities. They are safe, secure and you have the ability to lock away the power sockets meaning they are a viable option for areas of high footfall and pedestrian access. You are able to customise a power bollard from the following criteria:
Available in three standard diameters – 250mm, 325mm, and 500mm.
Available in four styles – parc paris top, domed top, sloping top, and button top.
A stainless steel bollard can provide between 220 and 400 volts and 125A of power. They are available with configurations to suit client’s needs, plus additional equipment is available.
IN-GROUND POWER UNIT SPECIFICATION ADVICE
Specifying outdoor power distribution units for build projects can be challenging for construction professionals. Whether you are an architect involved at the design stage or a contractor responsible for installing the power units, it is important you understand the considerations of the outdoor power supply units and how they fit into the scope of your project.
Firstly, to ensure compliance and that you have exactly the right power source for your outdoor environment, you need to be clear with your project requirements and your client brief. Think about why you need an outdoor power supply? So, what is the purpose of the local environment? For example, a town centre will have different requirements to a leisure facility in terms of footfall, purpose of the space, and accessibility.
Once you have established why you need an outdoor power supply, next think about where you would like the power units to be positioned within your outdoor space. In a sports stadium, the power units ideally should sit around the field perimeter, not interfering with the surface but maintaining accessibility for staff.
Finally, you should also consider if your outdoor environment has any special considerations when specifying a power supply. For example, power units to be installed at a heritage site will need to ensure they are sensitive to the local surroundings. That is a reason why our Pop Up power units are so popular, due to their retractable nature.
Regardless of your project requirements, our team partners closely with construction professionals throughout the specification process. Our team engages with architects, urban planners, and property owners during the project's early design stages, ensuring the exact power units get integrated into project plans.
We provide detailed technical power calculations, data sheets, CAD drawings, and other essential information. We're always ready to offer technical support and reassurance over the phone. Ensuring the power units provide exactly the required amount of electricity, that they are fit for the purpose intended, and conform to UK Building Regulations is a complex and time-consuming exercise.
Our experience, knowledge and technical competency reduces your workload and risk, ensures your outdoor power supply achieves compliance, and importantly means you complete the specification faster enabling you to move on to your next project.
PROJECTS
Our range of outdoor power supply units have been installed in many locations across the UK where a safe external power supply was needed. They provide a power supply for:
TOWN CENTRES, MARKETS AND OTHER EVENTS
Installations include: Rugby, Covent Garden, Preston, Stamford and Gravesham Borough Council.
UNIVERSITIES FOR VARIOUS OUTDOOR EVENTS AND WEDDINGS
Installations include: Aberdeen and Exeter universities.
SHOPPING CENTRES FOR STALLS AND OUTDOOR MARKETS
Installations include: Gallions Reach Shopping Centre, Beckton, east London, New Mersey Shopping Park
SPORTS STADIUMS FOR OUTDOOR LIGHTING AND VARIOUS STALLS
Installations include: Wembley Arena Square, Chelsea Football Club, Ebbsfleet United Football Club and Mary Peters Track, Belfast.
HERITAGE SITES FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS
Installations include: Chiswick House, Hampton Court Palace, Woburn Abbey and The National Memorial Arboretum.
LEISURE FACILITIES FOR STALLS AND EVENTS
Installations include: Dreamland Amusement Park in Margate, Kingsbarns Golf Course and many caravan parks across the UK.
We work closely with some of the UK’s leading contractors, architects, civil engineers, electrical engineers, and other industry professionals creating bespoke outdoor power solutions for their external event project.
To discuss our range of electrical Pop Up Power Supplies®, please contact us or call 020 8227 0208.