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Outdoor power supplies in stainless steel bollard, street furniture formats.
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Our units are suitable for use across a wide range of public, heritage, sporting and industrial sectors.
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Traditional power sources e.g. petrol generators are a common sight at outdoor events such as town centre market days or university open days, however these aren’t always the most practical or safe solution.
They are generally located around the perimeter of an event which results in trailing cables around such events, causing trip hazards for visitors and event workers. Also, having generators in a public place poses a risk of electrocution for the public.
An alternative solution is a range of innovative retractable service units from Pop Up Power Supplies®. Our collection of outdoor power units includes pop up units, in-ground units, and power bollards.
Versatile, discreet and retractable, 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.
POP UP POWER UNITS INSTALLED AT OUTDOOR SPACES AND EVENTS AROUND THE UK
Our Pop up electric sockets 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 FOR 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.
OUTDOOR POWER SUPPLY FOR TOWN CENTRES MARKET DAYS
Outdoor markets play a big part in community life throughout towns and cities in the UK. Local councils need to ensure all outdoor markets are organised and conducted in a safe environment that meets health and safety requirements. As discussed above, traditional petrol generators are commonplace at market day events, but they are not always the most practical solution. Our range of retractable outdoor power units are increasingly popular with council planners and market organisers due to the retractable nature of the units and the increased safety they bring to market events.
The pop up power units, also known as Retractable Telescopic Feeder Pillars, provide a safe, secure power source for market stalls and can be raised and lowered easily with a detachable handle. They are easy to install into town squares and only require light excavation. During market days, stall owners and traders simply raise the pop up power unit where they have access to a range of power sockets. These range from 16A to 12 5A power supply in both single and three phase, all with RCBO protection. When the market event finishes, the power units are simply lowered back into the ground until the next event, where they blend seamlessly with the local environment.
We also supply in ground units (also known as flip lid units) which are also perfect for traditional market events. The main advantage of these power units is the fact they can be operated with the lid locked down. This means they can provide a stable power supply to outdoor markets and stalls preventing any public access and reducing trip hazards. The power sockets are safely located within the high-grade mild steel structure, which is hot dip galvanised to BS EN: ISO1461.
Our retractable service power units have been installed in many town and city centres across the UK to power market stalls and events.
Our Flip Lid Power Units were installed in public areas in the town of Stamford, Lincolnshire, for their market events they hold on a weekly basis.
Council Planners were pleased with the power units as not only did they benefit from a safe source of outdoor electricity for the local market stalls, but there was minimal impact on the integrity and beauty of the local area.
Each unit is tested infilled to FACTA Class B loadings which means the cover of each unit was neatly recessed and therefore accommodated the exact paving surrounding the power supply.
A range of our pop up power units were installed in Rugby town centre, including the PUPS01 and PUPS05 units..
This is a historic market event and has been trading since 1235 under Royal Charter. The units were installed in 2005 and have been used three days a week for thirteen years (for market events). They are still in good working order and provide an effective outdoor power supply for market stalls.
For the Rugby town centre project, two pop up units were installed:
- A PUPS05 unit was installed with 2 x 32A single-phase sockets with RCBOs on one side and 4x 16A single phase sockets on the other was specified
- A PUPS01 unit with 1x 32A three-phase socket with RCBO on one side and 2x 32A single-phase sockets, all with RCBOs on the opposite side
OUTDOOR POWER SUPPLY FOR UNIVERSITY OPEN DAY EVENTS
Outdoor power requirements are also popular for university open days events across the UK. Open days and student fairs are important events that showcase campus amenities and demonstrate their strengths, and as a result universities invest significant sums of money to get such events right. A wide variety of kiosks and stalls are located around campuses, or next to principle buildings for universities which are located in an urban or city centre location.
Powering such stands can be problematic and quite hazardous where traditional power methods, for example petrol generators, can pose various hazards to nearby pedestrians. Pop Up Power Supplies® manufacture and supply a range of innovative retractable power units which are ideal for powering kiosks and booths in university campuses. Our power units have been specified in many universities across the country. Developers and Architects working on Exeter University designed a range of our PUPS01 pop up power units into the communal space outside the new Forum building. This area is the central hub of the Streatham Campus, which houses various open days and student events throughout the year.
The pop up units provide a 125A power supply in both single and three phase plug sockets, all with RCBO protection. Another great benefit that was crucial in the initial specification, is that the lids of the power units can accommodate almost any surface infill, whether concrete, paving, grass or resin surfacing. The units at Exeter University were designed with the paving infill that was used in the communal outdoor area, meaning when lowered into the ground the units appear seamless to the environment.
Our retractable service units can also be found at Aberdeen University.
Again, the PUPS01 was the unit of choice and were installed in the outside lawn areas by The Kings College Chapel and also Elphinstone Hall, to provide outdoor power to marquees used for weddings and corporate events.
“Aberdeen University is famous for its beautiful architecture and because of this they didn’t want power units around the campus being a permanent feature.
Our pop up units were recommended as they provide the necessary outdoor power supply for their wedding and corporate events, and when they aren’t in use they are simply retracted into the ground by turning a handle.”
George Parker, Director of Pop Up Power Supplies®
Can we help with your requirements for a retractable power units for heritage sites?
Pop Up Power Supplies® provide a range of retractable service units for new build and refurbishment construction projects throughout the UK. University Estates Departments, Facilities Managers, Architects, Contractors, Electrical Engineers, and other industry professionals appreciate our power units compared to traditional generators, due to the retractable nature of the units and the increased safety they bring to public areas. If you are working on a project which has a requirement for an outdoor power source, contact our team here at Pop Up Power Supplies® who will be happy to work out the best solution for you.
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