Specialist Services // Containerised Package
Sub-Stations

Hirst Electrical Ltd supplies various configurations of package substations often combining Distribution Transformers with HV & LV Switchgear.

Another extensive area of supply that we offer is containerised package substations, utilising either new or refurbished modified containers with HV & LV Switchgear and Transformer fitted integrally.

We also manufacture generator and transformer packages in various sizes to suit your individual requirements.

Containers are offered as standard or bespoke packages to suit the client’s requirements.

Our typical container package includes:

• ISO 20 or 40ft New or Refurbished container modified to each individual package sub-station specification and comprising:
• Wall mounted distribution board for lighting and general supplies
• Overhead fluorescent strip lights complete with light switch
• Access door at switchboard end with push bolt release
• Mesh fence at front end of sub-station with mesh door access
• Mesh fence with door access segregating HV & LV sides
• Provision for cable access for 11kW cable
• Provision for cable access out of container for LV panel
• Internal earth bar and danger signage, “Electricity at Work” poster

Additional options include but not restricted to:

• DC wall mounted tripping unit
• Thermostatic wall mounted heaters
• Air conditioning
• Internal battery back-up emergency lighting units
• Extracting cooler fans, at the front and rear of the container, complete with speed controller thermostat and gravity shutters
• External flood light with “walk up” sensor
• Castell Key interlocks