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EGS Electrical Group
Enclosures and Controls:
Selling PowerPlex at a Premium but a Cost Saving for our Customer
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PowerPlex Review and Pricing Webinar
Review of PowerPlex ProductProduct Evolution
Key Feature Review
Ease of Maintenance
Not only a Panelboard
Pricing of PowerPlexPremium Price for Premium Product
Adding up all the CostsInstalled Cost
Life Cycle Cost
Cost Analysis
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Market Evolution
DRIVERS: SAFETY + COST
NON-SEALED
Pros• Robustness
Cons• Time intensive to access and repair• Sealing for each conduit/cable entry• Need assurance maintenance &
repair is done properly
SEALED PANELBOARD
Pros• Robustness• No seal pours in the field
Cons• Time intensive to repair• Upgrading breaker amperage difficult
SEALED CIRCUIT BREAKER
Pros• Less time to access• Smaller and lighter weight• Easier to install and maintain•Choice of material: FRP Polyester or 316SS
Cons• Higher ongoing breaker maintenance costs• Breakers may not be readily available
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The Powerplex Panel
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cCSAus and cURus
Class 1 Div 2 Groups B, C, D, 4X
Zone 1 and 2, A/Exde T6, IP66
316 SST Enclosure or GRP Polyester
Uses standard 120/208 to 600V Replaceable North American Breakers 15, 20, 25 amp etc
Breakers rated at 10,000 KIC
External or Internal Actuation
Optional main circuit breakerAvailable up to 150 Amps at 600 VAC can be top or bottom mounted and shipped as a complete assembly
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Quick enclosure accessNo cast, bolted enclosure to secure
Removal of only six flat head screws required to open enclosure door
Optional External Actuation availableNo need to access the enclosure to operate the breaker
Optional LED Indicator LightsMakes it easier to identify a breaker in trip condition
Easier, Efficient Maintenance
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Not just a Panel Board
Enclosed Breaker
Factory SealedExde, Class I Div 2 Factory Sealed Breaker Module. No sealing fittings to seal
Excellent Third Party ApprovalscCSAus and cURusClass I Div. 2, Groups B, C, D, 4XA/Exde, Zone 1 and 2, IP66, T6
Easy ConnectionsEnclosure Easily Punched in Field for cable or Conduit EntryOptional Removable Gland Plate
Optional External Actuation availableNo need to access the enclosure to operate the breaker
Excellent Amperage and Voltage Range2 or 3 Pole, 10 to 150 Ampere, 120 to 600 VacUses Standard Replaceable Cutler-Hammer Breakers
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The Modules
Standard off-the-shelf breakers Utilizing standard Cutler Hammer breakers: • Can reduce logistics costs• Provide readily accessible replacement parts• Generally a store room item
No additional spare parts required
Easy Amperage UpgradeDesign enables easy change of breaker amperage without requiring a new circuit breaker housing F-Frame Breaker
240 – 600 VACQC-Frame Breaker
120 – 240 VAC
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The Premium Price
Installed Cost – Panel Installed and Ready for Use
Easy to Install - PowerPlexNo 42 Bolts to RemoveNo Seal Fittings to PourNo Special Equipment Needed for InstallationNo Special Structure RequiredLess Weight (41% less for SST and 58% less for Polyester)No special Equipment Required
Cost to Consider – Cast PanelLonger Install Time10 Seals to Pour at 40 Minutes Each 24 Circuit* (non FS)20 Seals to Pour at 40 Minutes Each 42 Circuit* (non FS)Special Equipment RequiredPossible Special Structure
Estimate Labor Costs at $100.00/Hour
* Independent Studies and PCIC Papers
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Life Cycle Cost – Consider a 20 Year Life
Life Cycle Costs over 20 YearsNo 42 Bolts to Remove Each Time Maintenance to be DoneNo Flange to Protect and/or MaintainBreaker Replacement very Easy on PowerPlexWe Assume Breaker Replacement Every 5 Years
The Premium Price
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Costing Assumptions
Analysis on a 24 and 42 Circuit Panel15% Cost Mark Up by DistributionStandard 120/208 10 KIC BreakersLabor Based on $100.00 HourFuture costs based on Today’s Labor Rate @ $100.00/hrInstallation Time:
PowerPlex 2 persons @ 4 Hours EachCast FS 2 persons @ 8 Hours EachCast Non FS 2 persons @ 8 Hours each, plus seals
Only 5 Breaker Replacements over 20 YearsFlange and Product Maintenance Every 5 Years
4 Hours Each for Cast….1 Hour for Stainless Steel
Note: Virtually all competitive analysis have been done using non factory sealed panels. This analysis will be done using both.
The Pricing Analysis
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Attribute24 Circuit PowerPlex
24 Circuit FS Cast Panel
24 Circuit Non FS
Cast Panel
42 Circuit PowerPlex
42 Circuit FS Cast Panel
42 Circuit Non FS
Cast Panel
Appleton Sell $5,784.00 $4, 789.00 4,000.00 $9, 100.00 $6,456.00 $4916.00
Distributor Margin 1,016.00 841.00 705.00 1,600.00 1139.00 867.00
Total Cost $6,800.00 $5,630.00 $4,705.00 $10,700.00 $7,595.00 $5783.00
Installation Labor 800.00 1,600.00 2,300.00 1,400.00 2800.00 4200.00
Special Equipment 0 900.00 900.00 0 1575.00 1575.00
Support Structure 0 0 0 0 500.00 500.00
Total Installed Cost $7,600.00 $8,130.00 $7,905.00 $12,100.00 $12,470.00 $12,050.00
The Pricing Analysis Installed Cost Analysis
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Life Cycle Cost AnalysisThe Pricing Analysis
Attribute24 Circuit PowerPlex
24 Circuit FS Cast Panel
24 Circuit Non FS
Cast Panel
42 Circuit PowerPlex
42 Circuit FS Cast Panel
42 Circuit Non FS
Cast Panel
Appleton Sell $5,784.00 $4, 789.00 4,000.00 $9, 100.00 $6,456.00 $4916.00
Distributor Margin 1,016.00 841.00 705.00 1,600.00 1139.00 867.00
Total Cost $6,800.00 $5,630.00 $4,705.00 $10,700.00 $7,595.00 $5783.00
Installation Labor 800.00 1,600.00 2,300.00 1,400.00 2800.00 4200.00
Special Equipment 0 900.00 900.00 0 1575.00 1575.00
Support Structure 0 0 0 0 500.00 500.00
Total Installed Cost$7,600.00 $8,130.00 $7,905.00 $12,100.00 $12,470.00 $12,050.00
Breaker Replacement 500.00 2000.00 2000.00 875.00 3500.00 3500.00
Panel Maintenance 500.00 2000.00 2000.00 875.00 2000.00 2000.00
Life Cycle Cost (20 years)
$8,600.00 $12,130.00 $11,905.00 $13,850.00 $17,470.00 $17,050.00
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Feature Appleton PowerPlex Stahl BrozMain Breaker Yes No, would have to mechanically and
electrically add a cast enclosureExternal Actuation
Yes No
North American Breaker?
Standard NA Cutler Hammer breakers
European Breakers
Replaceable Breakers
Yes. Replacement Breakers for as little as $10.00
No. Epoxy sealed replacement breakers and enclosure can cost up to $200.00
240V Branch Amperages
Up to 60 amp 1 poleUp to 40 amp 2 and 3 pole
Maximum 40 amp 3 pole
480/600V Branch Amperages
Up to 150 amp 3 pole Maximum 25A 3 pole
Main Breaker Ampere Rating
Up to 150 Amp 3 pole Not Available
Voltage 277/480Y and 347/600Y 277/480YAmbient Temperature
40 degree C 25 Degree C
Complete Panel Certification
Yes, cCSAus No, Component Certification onlyLimited Production Certification QPSExpires March 1, 2010
Environment Class I Div 2, and Zone 1 Class I Div 2, and Zone 2
A Look at Stahl
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