Poultry House Central Electrical and Earthing Installation

Three-phase 150A main distribution, lightning protection, earth electrode network, and armoured sub-main cabling for a commercial poultry facility in Mukono.

Engineering schematic of the three-phase 150A electrical distribution, earthing pits, and lightning arrestor layout for the Mukono poultry house
PROJ-EL-01: Three-phase 150A distribution, lightning protection, and armoured sub-main installation in Mukono.

PROJECT SPECIFICATION

Contract facts and technical record

SPECIFICATION TABLE: PROJ-EL-01

Project Reference
PROJ-EL-01
Client
Commercial Poultry Operator (Mukono District)
Location
Mukono District, Central Region
Service Division
Building services
Scope
Central electrical installation, 3-phase 150A isolator and distribution board, 10mm 4-core armoured supply cabling, earthing network, lightning protection, contactors, industrial sockets, and flood lighting.
Contract Value
UGX 5,678,900 (Electrical installation package)
Duration
3 weeks
Completion Date
September 2026
Status
Completed

Scope of works Executed

MUYANJA ABASI CONSTRUCTION LIMITED executed the central electrical and earthing installation for a commercial poultry production building in Mukono District. Agricultural livestock housing requires moisture-resistant enclosures, balanced three-phase load distribution, and low-resistance earthing to protect ventilation and lighting circuits during storms.

Technical Breakdown

  • Supply and Main Isolation: Installed the external weatherproof meter enclosure and 10mm four-core armoured supply cable feeding a three-phase 150A main isolator and distribution assembly.
  • Earthing and Lightning Protection: Drove copper earth electrodes with inspection chambers and bonded air terminals along the roof ridge to protect the steel roof and control gear against lightning surges.
  • Power and Lighting Circuits: Installed 1.5mm to 2.5mm armoured and three-core flexible cables in heavy-duty PVC conduit, switching contactors, industrial couplers, internal pendant sets, and perimeter flood lights.
  • Testing and Handover: Completed insulation resistance, earth loop impedance, and phase-balance verification prior to energisation.

Disciplines Executed

  • Electrical Installation: in-building installation, HV/LV power lines, street lighting, solar
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