Grain store electrical fit out

[ploughman1963]

Advice please

100' x 50' grain store to put up - internal divisions by movable concrete panels, 16' high side walls, 2 roller shutter doors - pto powered drier outside at one end but probably look to convert to electric next couple of years. Recommendations/opinions for electrical fit out please - lights (type, size number), electrical sockets for grain spears, cooling fans etc. What have you got in yours - what would you advise to do/not to do if you were building afresh? 3 phase in adjacent shed.

Thanks

 

[Doing it for the kids]

Good question, watching with interest as will have some question in June once shed is up

 

[B R C]

At the distribution board at front I would have a double single phase and single 3 phase sockets, you can use these for anything then, moisture meter, tools, vacuum etc. Probably have four sockets for pedestals each side one in the middle of each bay except the front bay.
I think 2 rows of 3 hi bay led lights would do.
That should do but put in a board with loads of spare ways to future proof.
Just about to do mine, have faffed about without any electric in it for long enough!

 

[eagleye]

I wont use clear plastic sheets for roof "lights", safety and risk of shattering in storms etc.
We have high bay leds in the centre of 60' wide shed one every other bay for basic lighting.
ring main of 13amp double sockets about 7 in all for pedestals, as BRC says above distribution board with 3phase and single phase. Only just built so cant comment if we have it right, few extra sockets never go amiss especially near door if you need to work at a large machine. We have 3phase welder which would work there if need be and roller door is 3 phase for speed and durability.

 

[simon-0116]

Advice please

100' x 50' grain store to put up - internal divisions by movable concrete panels, 16' high side walls, 2 roller shutter doors - pto powered drier outside at one end but probably look to convert to electric next couple of years. Recommendations/opinions for electrical fit out please - lights (type, size number), electrical sockets for grain spears, cooling fans etc. What have you got in yours - what would you advise to do/not to do if you were building afresh? 3 phase in adjacent shed.

Thanks

Board at front
2 x 13a doubles
1 x 5 pin rcd 16a
Led high bay lights 100w min
All to regs and agricultural spec

 

[chickens and wheat]

Remote control for doors, have a fob in forklift cab. fitted mine this year after having shed for 12 , so much better.

keep board simple as possible, mouse proof

 

[Highland Mule]

I wont use clear plastic sheets for roof "lights", safety and risk of shattering in storms etc.

Agreed not on roof, but perhaps on sides above concrete panels? There’s a shed build on here that had it and looked very smart.

 

[organicguy]

Was always told to avoid any roof lights to keep it dark when shut to keep birds out?