Electricity substations

Electricity substations

If your belongings have fallen into a substation, or if you see the doors open or broken fences, call us using the number on the electrical warning sign or call 0800 195 4141.

33,000 V primary substations 

33,000 V primary substations 

 

 

 

 

 

33,000 Volts primary substations:

  • are not as large as a grid substation but can still be very dangerous
  • can be found in cities, towns or in the countryside.

 

11,000 V distribution substations

11,000 V distribution substations

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,000 Volts distribution substations:

  • are a lot smaller than a grid substations but can still be very dangerous
  • can sometimes look very different to each other.

 

Stay away, stay alive

If you happen to see a substation that is open, do not go in whatever the reason - telephone our 24 hour emergency service immediately on 105 (0800 195 4141).