Southwire's Comprehensive Temporary Power Solutions: A Three-Part Video Series
Tony Cambic, Southwire Temporary Power Product Manager, Demonstrates the modularity of their temporary power system.
Southwire, a leading manufacturer of wire and cable, recently released a three-part video series on their temporary power product offerings. The series, hosted by Tony Cambic, Southwire's temporary power product manager, provides an in-depth look at the company's temporary power distribution solutions tailored for small, medium, and large job sites. These videos offer a comprehensive look at their temporary power distribution solutions, catering to a wide range of job site requirements. From small residential projects to large construction sites, Southwire's products ensure safe, efficient, and economical power distribution.
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Introduction to Temporary Power
In the first video, titled "Southwire® Introduction to Temporary Power," Cambic introduces Southwire's modular, portable, and durable power boxes, carts, and cables. These products are designed to replicate the distribution system found in residential and commercial neighborhoods. They can be quickly connected and disconnected at job sites and are built to last for years.
The products are suitable for a wide range of contractors, from small-scale residential workers to large construction sites across the United States. They are designed to distribute power safely and efficiently, and are more economical than using a generator with multiple connections.
The video also discusses Shock Shield cable protectors and temporary power boxes. The temporary power box has circuit breakers, GFCIs, and receptacles on different sides of the box, allowing for easy access to plug in tools or equipment. Southwire also manufactures a variety of temporary power centers to cater to different sizes and needs.
Medium Job Temporary Power Distribution Solutions
The second video, "Southwire® Medium Job Temporary Power Distribution Solutions," delves into the specifics of Southwire's temporary power distribution equipment for medium-sized jobs. The equipment is both portable and modular, making it easy to connect to a temporary power source and transport from one job site to another.
The video provides a detailed overview of the temporary power distribution boxes commonly used on construction sites. These boxes allow for 50 amps of power to come in and have six outputs at 120 volts, as well as a seventh output at 250 volts. They also include a circuit breaker to protect the equipment and wires, and a GFCI to protect workers.
The boxes can be daisy-chained together using a 50 amp feed-through. However, if the power source is more than 300 feet away, voltage drop can occur, potentially damaging motors and LED fixtures. Some boxes come with a rugged roll cage for added protection.
Large Job Temporary Power Distribution Solutions
In the final installment, "Southwire® Large Job Temporary Power Distribution Solutions," the focus shifts to Southwire's offerings for large construction sites. The video explains how Southwire mimics a commercial or residential electrical system in a distribution grid using temporary power boxes, cables, and carts.
For larger setups, Southwire uses temporary generators or power poles as connection points for higher amperage service. The video also discusses the use of cam lock connectors and single pole devices for distributing power.
The video provides a detailed overview of the setup of a 200 amp service using ground, neutral, and three foreign cables. A generator is turned on and 200 amps are distributed down the stream to a distribution box. This box is capable of up to 650 amp outputs and is connected to temporary power boxes using a 50 amp cable.
The temporary power carts, made in the United States, can be customized for different wiring devices or setups.
About Southwire
Throughout our history, Southwire has been committed to making a positive impact. Our products, solutions, and unwavering drive for innovation are perfectly aligned with Formula E's vision to accelerate change towards an electric future, and together we are revolutionizing the way we power our world.