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EQUIPMENT REVIEW
High-tech High-tech pedestals pedestals from Italy from Italy
Located in the beautiful city of Ravenna facing the Adriatic Sea, Plus Marine has been building high-tech pedestals for over 20 years and has also developed the unique E-power metering system. The company offers two main product lines: the
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S-Line Series; and the Smart Series.
An elegant and unique design, the S-Line pedestals are made of stainless steel AISI316L.
Moulded from high density polyethylene, the Smart series is a very strong and sturdy bollard, with protection to IP67 standard. Both lines include a metering system, overall management supervision and access control.
The E-power metering system S-Line pedestal.
is an innovative and intelligent socket with an integrated system for monitoring the consumption of energy and water; it uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, which is able to identify the user and activate the pre-paid system.
Every user therefore has access to the system, with display and reader RFID that clearly shows the consumption. By using the communication module (cable or wireless), it is possible to connect to the smart cloud metering system and quickly access all the data for diagnostics and remote billing.
Plus Marine Srl f.ceroici@plusitaly.eu www.plusmarine.com
Lighting the way
Service and fire pedestals light the riverside walkway at Newcastle upon Tyne.
All of the service pedestals offered by Marina & Holiday Park Solutions Ltd can be supplied with illumination, either by a standard 18 Watt energysaving option or by 4 Watt Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), The lighting is controlled via a photocell to ensure problem-free operation.
In addition, the company offers an LED down light underneath the lighting head, which creates an illuminated area around the pedestal. Also available are LED deck lights for installation flush with the decking of a marina pontoon to create a vibrant luminous effect and the company can provide various types of in-deck LED lights in different colours and finishes.
Architectural light fittings and columns, ranging in height from 5-10 metres, can also be supplied for use around marina facilities. These can be used to floodlight dark areas on site, as well as to provide additional security in storage compounds.
Marina & HolidayPark Solutions Ltd sales@rmcs.co.uk www.rmcs.co.uk
Circuit tester
Multimeters are considered ideal for testing electric wiring, but their use requires specialised knowledge. This is not the case with the HBLT26CM11 Twist-Lock® Circuit Tester from Hubbell Marine. By simply plugging the device into a 20 amp or 30 amp 125V receptacle, coloured LEDs illustrate whether the connection is correct or whether there is an unsafe circuit condition that needs attention.
UL 1436 and C-UL listed, the circuit tester features a patented design styled and sized like a Hubbell Twist-Lock Plug. Easy to find if dropped in a dark or cramped location, the durable housing is made from bright yellow Insulgrip® nylon. The LEDs on the Hubbell circuit tester glow bright enough to be seen in full sun.
Attached to the device is a twosided plastic card to interpret the seven possible combinations of coloured lights, including dangerous open grounds and reverse polarity conditions.
The circuit tester is supplied with a carabiner to clip it on to a tool belt.
Hubbell Marine custserv@hubbell.com www.hubbell-marine.com
Strong fibreglass pontoon decking
Asingle-page leaflet entitled ‘Marina GRP Decking’ from Captrad Composites introduces fibreglass pontoon decking, which has a gritted surface and offers excellent slip resistance, especially in wet, oily and icy conditions.
The non-slip properties of this pontoon decking provide long-lasting protection and it is particularly suitable for the replacement of traditional decking materials used in marinas and alongside waterfront developments, where it is said to improve asset value and reduce insurance premiums.
Captrad decking is simple to install, using stainless steel fixings, and requires minimum maintenance during its life span of around 50 years. The decking is impervious to corrosion and has been designed to cope with the harsh marine environment and high levels of UV light, which are often found at marinas.
The leaflet features a table giving deck load and deflection data for both the Mini Mesh and Micro Mesh versions of the decking.
Captrad Composites sales@captrad.com www.captrad.com
Creating berthing people want to come home to
Christopher Odling-Smee, MD, The Marine Group
