Scotts’ line of substation capacitor banks is custom configured for your customizable application. The product is shipped completely assembled, including capacitors, switches, fuses, PTs, and accessories when ordered. The substation capacitor bank packages offer customers system benefits such as improved power factor, system capacity, power flow, reduced losses, and are cost-effective.
Standard Features
- 12 gauge cold-rolled steel construction throughout – 13 gauge 304 or 316 stainless is available when requested
- MIG welding throughout, all welds are ground smooth12
- Three-inch structural channel base is hot-dipped galvanized after fabrication
- The roof is cross kinked for both strength and drainage
- The metal enclosure is media blasted to promote adhesion of the final coatings
- Three-millimeter-thickness of universal epoxy primer
- Three-millimeter-thick finish coat of epoxy siloxane coating
- All seams are sealed before applying the final finish to prevent water infiltration
- Meets ANSI C57.12.28 and Western Underground Committee 2.13 tamper resistance standards
- All door-to-metal enclosure seams are a double baffle design for extra security
- Doors provided with stainless steel pentabolt padlockable handle with vandal-resistant three-point latching
- Positive door stop locks the door in an open position
- Stainless steel door hinges
- Bold, clear cautionary labels as specified
- Exhaust fan
- Louver covers install on each vent to prevent tampering and insect infiltration
- Hold down cleats
- Temper glass viewing windows
- Trapped key interlocks safety system
- Switch locks on an open position
Optional Features
- Available in single and multi-stage substation capacitor banks
- Available in dead front, live front, or OH connections design
- Sensing and monitoring accessories to meet requirements
- Available as underground or overhead primary line configuration
- Vacuum switch
- Customized load-break and grounding disconnects
- 200A loadbreak bushing wells or 600A deadbreak bushings
- Primary load interrupter switch or circuit breaker 304 or 316 stainless steel
- Final color to match specifications
- Coastal finish with inorganic zinc rich primer
- Vacuum, oil, or zero sequence switches
- Pre-insertion resistor switching capability
- Zero crossing switching capability
- Neutral unbalance relay