Work With Substations? Why They Need Substation Painting

If you work with substations, you need to do everything you can to ensure they stay in good condition. Substations are used to transform voltage and direct energy to where it should go. Commercial companies to utility companies use substations, and you are responsible to keep the station safe and in good condition. One way to do this is substation painting. Below is information on what this is, as well as how the process works. 

Substation Painting

Substation painting should be part of the substation maintenance program as it will help keep the substations working and in good condition. Because this deals with working with high voltages you should never do the painting yourself but rather hire an experienced professional. The type of paint used depends on the part that is being painted. For example, radiators and other parts like this may require a different type of paint. 

One of the main purposes of substation painting is to prevent rust from building up on the substation and provides insulation for it. Without it, the substation could fail completely. This could result in you having no power or if you work for a utility company many people would lose power in your area.  Rust can build up and insulation will deteriorate making the substations more dangerous to work with.  Putting a fresh coat of paint on the substation can help restore it to make it run well. 

Substation Painting Process

The contractor will set up a schedule with you to paint your substation. This is because the station must be powered down which will result in people losing power for a short time.  The first step of the process is cleaning the substation thoroughly. They often use a pressure washer or other tools to do this. This removes built-up dirt, old paint, and oil. Sensitive equipment is wrapped, and signs are taken down. 

When all this is finished, they will start the painting process. They first put a primer on the substation, and then spray the paint on the substation. The paint is usually made of acrylic and has a silicone coating to protect the substation surface. 

The contractor that you hire can give you much more information on why substation painting is important and how the process is done. They can tell you how long the paint will last, which is generally many years. They will also tell you other things you can do to help keep the substation in good condition.