Abstract: A boat lift control system includes a first contactor switch and a second contactor switch. Each contactor switch, when activated, couples an AC voltage source to a boat lift motor. The first contactor switch includes a first override button. The first contactor switch is activated when the first override button is engaged. The second contactor switch includes a second override button. The second contactor switch is activated when the second override button is engaged. The first contactor switch and second contactor switch are positioned to linearly align the first override button with the second override button. An electrically non-conductive interface is adapted for user manipulation thereof resulting in engagement of the interface with one of the first override button and second override button.

Abstract: A leakage current protection system includes a current transformer disposed about current-carrying conductors that extend from first ends to second ends. The first ends are coupled to load receptacles. The current transformer detects an aggregate differential current between the conductors. Each of a plurality of circuit breakers is coupled to the second ends of the conductors that are coupled to a corresponding one of the load receptacles. Each circuit breaker is coupled to a source of electrical power. A differential current monitor coupled to the current transformer generates a signal when the aggregate differential current exceeds a threshold current. Each of a plurality of shunt-trips coupled to the differential current monitor receives the signal. Each of the shunt-trips opens a corresponding one of the circuit breakers when the signal is received so that all of the circuit breakers are opened simultaneously.

Abstract: A receptacle breakaway system for power pedestals includes an electric power receptacle having a body and mounting ears with an axis passing through the body and mounting ears. A mounting plate having a hole passing there through is configured for passage of the receptacle's body wherein the mounting ears engage a face of the mounting plate. A first retainer is rigidly coupled to the mounting plate at a first position offset from the receptacle's axis. The first retainer extends at least partially over a first of the mounting ears. A second retainer is rigidly coupled to the mounting plate at a second position offset from the receptacle's axis. The second retainer extends at least partially over a second of the mounting ears. The receptacle's axis passes between the first position and second position.

Abstract: A power housing assembly includes a housing having a side thereof that is at least partially open. A faceplate, coupled to the open side at a first hinge position, can articulate about the first hinge position between a first position and a second position. The faceplate includes a substantially L-shaped portion that resides (i) in the housing when the faceplate is in its first position, and (ii) outside of the housing when the faceplate is in its second position.

Abstract: A power housing assembly includes a housing having a side thereof that is at least partially open. A faceplate, coupled to the open side at a first hinge position, can articulate about the first hinge position between a first position and a second position. The faceplate includes a substantially L-shaped portion that resides (i) in the housing when the faceplate is in its first position, and (ii) outside of the housing when the faceplate is in its second position.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of manufacturing a bollard light assembly that provides a choice of light output by being size-adaptable depending on the choice of light output. The methods comprise, in pertinent part, selecting an elongated light and interposing a number of lens rings and light deflectors which correspond to the length of the selected elongated light. Also provided is a lighting bollard assembly manufactured according to the methods of the present invention.

Abstract: A base assembly is provided for a power pedestal including an elongated housing and a plurality of electrical conductors enclosable by the elongated housing. The elongated housing has a first end and a second end disposed opposite and distal from the first end. The base assembly includes a power pedestal base member having a first end and a second end disposed opposite and distal from the first end. The second end of the base member is structured to be coupled to a platform. A connecting mechanism, such as a hinge assembly, is disposed at or about the first end of the base member and removably couples the first end of the elongated housing to the base member without a number of separate fasteners, thereby facilitating removal of the elongated housing from the base member. An electrical bus mount may be removably coupled to a mounting surface of the base member.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of manufacturing a bollard light assembly that provides a choice of light output by being size-adaptable depending on the choice of light output. The methods comprise, in pertinent part, selecting an elongated light and interposing a number of lens rings and light deflectors which correspond to the length of the selected elongated light. Also provided is a lighting bollard assembly manufactured according to the methods of the present invention.

Abstract: A system enables power output from a power pedestal. The system includes a number of power pedestals, a card reader structured to receive credit or debit card information from a credit or debit card, and a first interface to another system structured to approve a transaction based upon the credit or debit card information. A processor cooperates with the card reader and the first interface to initiate and receive approval of the transaction from the other system. A user interface device cooperates with the processor to input a time duration to power one of the number of power pedestals responsive to the received approval. A second interface to the number of power pedestals cooperates with the processor and is structured to enable power output from such one of the number of power pedestals for the inputted time duration.

Abstract: A base assembly is provided for a power pedestal including an elongated housing and a plurality of electrical conductors enclosable by the elongated housing. The elongated housing has a first end and a second end disposed opposite and distal from the first end. The base assembly includes a power pedestal base member having a first end and a second end disposed opposite and distal from the first end. The second end of the base member is structured to be coupled to a platform. A connecting mechanism, such as a hinge assembly, is disposed at or about the first end of the base member and removably couples the first end of the elongated housing to the base member without a number of separate fasteners, thereby facilitating removal of the elongated housing from the base member. An electrical bus mount may be removably coupled to a mounting surface of the base member.

Abstract: A vehicle power pedestal includes a pedestal member having a base structured to be fixed to a platform, and an enclosure extending from the base. A plurality of input power terminals are mounted to the pedestal member and structured to be electrically connected to a power source. A number of output power receptacles are mounted to the enclosure. Each of a number of circuit interrupters includes a line terminal electrically connected to one of the input power terminals and a load terminal electrically connected to one of the number of output power receptacles. A surge suppression module is mounted within the enclosure and is structured to suppress a transient voltage associated with the input power terminals and the number of output power receptacles.