The UK’s largest electric pylon is protected and marked by Delta’s Medium Intensity ICAO Type C Lights. The whole AWL system was meticulously designed by our expert engineers and finalised with ten aircraft warning lights in total, positioned in a way to optimise visibility for pilots on their flight pathways. The authorities required this system to incorporate very specific durable material, as its location is very prone to corrosion and potential water ingress. The lights, cables, and relevant control panels/modules needed to endure these harsh conditions. The cable needed to be fixated vertically and horizontally in a presentable manner. The main control panel and transformers were situated at the ground level, built with guards to withstand water and other harsh conditions.Preventative measures and solutions were carried out to ensure everything met the site necessities.
Another challenge during the installation procedure was complying with the electrical safety standards by maintaining 5m away from the electrical conductors. Custom-made aircraft warning light brackets were required to be made to fit the unique structure of the pylon.
The project took three weeks to complete, with no lost time, accidents, or other damages.
Materials used for the installation include:
- Ten WL3000 aircraft warning lights
- 5 stainless steel junction boxes
- Two transformers
- One custom made control panel
- 550m cable
- Five workers on the job
DOL Managing Director, Tariq Mukhtar said upon completion of works: “We were pleased to be granted this task of supply and commission of a full aircraft warning light system on one of the UK’s biggest electric pylons. This is a delightful indication of our progress this year, along with several other major projects, the team is as dedicated as ever, and we are ready for more projects like these in 2024. From design to installation, there had been several challenges but at each stage our experienced team adapted well, providing a product and a service that is second to none for this customer.”