Single Pole Cam Lock Connectors Lockout

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gfw5547

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Hi, I want to know if anyone with experience using the Cam Lock single pole connectors has any recommedations for lock out tag out methods?
I am looking for ways to lock the connectors when connected so no one inadvertantly opens the connector when energized.
I am looming to use Series 16/18 single pole cam lock connectors in 480V 250amp service (4/0 SOOW wire)
 
gfw5547 said:
Hi, I want to know if anyone with experience using the Cam Lock single pole connectors has any recommedations for lock out tag out methods?
I am looking for ways to lock the connectors when connected so no one inadvertantly opens the connector when energized.
I am looming to use Series 16/18 single pole cam lock connectors in 480V 250amp service (4/0 SOOW wire)
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Lock out tag out generally refers to ways to deenergize such things, not keep them energized.

My suggestion would be to get a junction box. Cut out the back and bottom. Mount the junction box over the connectors and run the cables out the bottom. Put a padlock on the junction box door.
 
gfw5547 said:
I am looking for ways to lock the connectors when connected so no one inadvertantly opens the connector when energized.
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Interesting question. We used Camloks all of the time for load bank testing but I never considered someone opening one while energized. I've never seen a commercial product that would lock these shut. I'm sure with some ingenuity you could make something that would serve this purpose.
 
zbang said:
@gfw5547 what's the application? Why would it need this protection? (Not saying there aren't places where it's a good idea, more that it's highly uncommon in my experience.)
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We provide temporary water treatment solutions. We relocate every 2-4 months and one of our biggest mobilization costs is electrical, hard wiring and disconnecting every pump and mixer every move. I am thinking cam lock connectors make things a lot quicker but during operation I want to reduce the risk that someone will inadvertently open a medium voltage circuit during operation.
 
gfw5547 said:
We provide temporary water treatment solutions. We relocate every 2-4 months and one of our biggest mobilization costs is electrical, hard wiring and disconnecting every pump and mixer every move. I am thinking cam lock connectors make things a lot quicker but during operation I want to reduce the risk that someone will inadvertently open a medium voltage circuit during operation.
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Camloks are not rated for MV.
 
Ok, if you’re having that problem, then unqualified people are working in that area? Don’t know of anybody at a water treatment plant that wouldn’t get fired for disconnecting a piece of electrical equipment without authorization.
 
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