Illuminated sports fields are a centerpiece of many parks, but the lighting and electrical systems must be properly designed, built, and maintained to remain safe and usable. Ted Moeller, Director of Electrical Engineering at GLHN, partnered with the City of Tucson to improve electrical safety at aging parks across the community. Ted recommends the following best practices to maintain park electrical systems.
- Operate circuit breakers every three years
- Install metal cages around ground-mounted transformers
- Replace burned-out sports field lights
- Modify sprinkler patterns so electrical equipment isn’t water
- Remove abandoned wiring
If you are interested in more information about electrical safety or would like an analysis of your existing system, please contact Ted Moeller, Director of Electrical Engineering at (520) 881-4546 or tmoeller@glhn.com.
