Power Advantage- 5 Things to consider before you dig the ground

 




Power Advantage has been very active and adaptive when it comes to working in sites. We need to keep ourselves updated with the evolving technologies around the globe. While researching and improving our skills, we came across a webinar that discussed a concept called, ‘dial before you dig’ service that allows contractors to copy a location into the site, and before you’ve had time to make a cup of tea, they will have received an email with a chart detailing all registered asset owners’ equipment – and where it is concealed.

Utilizing a service such as Line search will help to decrease injuries and deaths due to asset exposures, ensure a quick and accurate response to all inquiries, and eventually expand members’ understanding of proposed operations near their assets.

So here we present our learnings that will help you take necessary measures before you dig:

1. Study the plans

Before taking any sort of digging work, teams must receive a copy of all utility plans and drawings – something which is especially apt, considering that the majority of the UAE is working, and since planning, from home.

2. Hunt for clues

When the lockdown is elevated – or if you’re using Google Maps – there can be tell-tale indications of whether there’s more than just soil under your feet. Be watchful of patches of water meter boxes, tarmac, and cable V covers.

3. Identify street furniture

Another key factor of underfoot infrastructure is nearby illuminated signs, streetlamps, or cable TV cabinets – each of which will regularly have an electricity service cable incoming.

4. Scan the ground

Use cable control tools to scan the area which is due to be shoveled. If HV cables are visible, it might also be worth carrying out a ground probing radar scan too.

5. Use your hands

Well, not exactly. But if you've any doubt related what might be sneaking under the tarmac or topsoil, go back to basics and abandon the mechanical excavators where you speculate third-party apparatus. And finally, remember that the damaged apparatus is costly to repair – and the higher the voltage, the higher the bill.

Why choose Power Advantage?

With UAE-wide operational coverage, Power Advantage is well-placed to help any HV requirements you might have. We’re also offering absolutely free consultations – without necessity – to discuss how we might be able to assist you with substation testing and commissioning & testing and commissioning services.



Our exceptional engineering resource holds a treasure of experience in power plant testing and commissioning across manufacturing, petrochemical, data centers, heavy industry, and mining for further information.

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