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How to disable the entry of animals into the plant

How to disable the entry of animals into the plant

How to disable the entry of animals into the plant

(OP)
We recently had a several problem with entry of animals ( mainly cats ) through the cable channels to the 6kV installation . They made a short-circuit, damage and a lot of work for maintenance personnel. Does anyone know of an effective and safe way of preventing their entry through cable channels and holes.
Thanks in advance .

RE: How to disable the entry of animals into the plant

Unfortunately I do not.

I was reading the Eaton Blackout tracker and snakes, squirrels, and racoons were also culprits.

RE: How to disable the entry of animals into the plant

Cover or screen the holes. Plug the channels. A grout of Portland cement and vermiculite makes a good seal that is removavble if required. (That is if vermiculite is not yet a banned substance in your area.)

Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter

RE: How to disable the entry of animals into the plant

I agree with plugging everything up. Cats are not easily deterred.

Alternative: station at each opening a red-tailed hawk for day time and a great horned owl for night time.

Best to you,

Goober Dave

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RE: How to disable the entry of animals into the plant

(OP)
Thanks for all the answers .
Mr Waross ,English is not my native , does anyone have experience with mixture of cement and vermiculite in such activities .
In my country vermiculite it is difficult to obtain and it is only used in small quantities for the care of plants .
Suggestion of my Heads is that with sand partially shut concrete cable ducts at the entrance to the installation but I do not agree because of wettability of sand *cable channels regularly have water at the bottom* and bad cooling for electric cables .
If someone sees some other problem with this idea...
Thanks .

RE: How to disable the entry of animals into the plant

The point is to use something to make the concrete very weak so that it may be removed in the event that a cable must be removed or added. The concrete fill needs to be only about 0.4 meters. Sand may not stop burrowing animals.

Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter

RE: How to disable the entry of animals into the plant

We have used an approximate 15/1 (sand to cement) mixture in a small cableway for a fire stop before. It was very easy to break up when we had to replace one of the 200kV cables. I would first try a couple of test mixtures to see if you get the strength you're looking for.

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