Case Study: Emergency Busbar Replacement
Replacing Failed Busbar System
Cooper Weston successfully completed the emergency replacement of a failed busbar system at South City Court, Peckham, a residential block comprising 113 apartments. A catastrophic failure in the existing rising 2000A busbar system left the building reliant on a diesel generator, creating urgent operational and financial pressures and requiring a permanent replacement solution to be delivered within a compressed programme. The project involved the isolation and removal of the failed busbar and tap-off units, the installation of temporary generator supplies, and the delivery of a new 2000A XCP-S 4 Pole busbar system. The works were undertaken with the aim of restoring a permanent power supply while minimising disruption to residents and meeting the urgent requirements of the site.
The replacement installation included a custom-built end-feed isolator panel housing a Schneider MTZ2 2000A draw-out ACB, surge protection and digital metering. Tap-off units were installed to feed the existing Ryefield Boards, providing the required connection between the new busbar system and the existing electrical distribution.
Fire-stopping and IP54+ ingress protection were also reinstated as part of the works to address previous moisture issues. The project covered the complete process from design and installation through to dead/live testing and final commissioning, ensuring that the new system was fully tested and commissioned before the permanent power supply was restored.
Project Details
Project: South City Court, Peckham
Project Value: £200,000
Duration: 4 months
Installation Programme: 10 weeks
Building: Residential block comprising 113 apartments
Existing System: Failed 2000A rising busbar system
New System: 2000A XCP-S 4 Pole busbar system
Main Equipment: Schneider MTZ2 2000A draw-out ACB
Additional Works: Surge protection, digital metering, tap-off units, fire-stopping and IP54+ ingress protection
Testing & Commissioning: Dead/live testing and final commissioning
Conclusion
Due to the urgent nature of the project and the building’s reliance on temporary generator supplies, the works were delivered on a compressed 10-week programme, with an overall project duration of four months. The project was successfully completed with the new 2000A busbar system installed and commissioned, restoring a permanent power supply to the 113 apartments at South City Court. The completed installation provides a safe, reliable and efficient solution. Cooper Weston successfully delivered the required works while minimising disruption to residents and meeting the urgent operational requirements of the site.
Conclusion
This successful outcome stands as a testament to what can be achieved through teamwork, expertise, and a shared commitment to excellence.
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