The steel mass oozes out of the depths of Martyrs Square. Centimeter by centimeter, suspended from the arm of a crane, the transformer is placed on the set of immobilized truck at the bandstand. Monday morning, Enedis (ex ERDF) conducted a spectacular operation at the end of Gambetta went to Clichy. “The site with this kiosk is part of the heritage of the city is really atypical said Marc, deputy director of Enedis 92. The objective is to increase the power transformers that are below.”
“Who would have imagined that there was that under the gazebo?” said Louise, a septuagenarian before the ballet of men in fluorescent reflective jacket. EDF had installed two transformers. Until Monday, one delivered a power of 1000 KVA and another of 630. The latter has been replaced by identical equipment more powerful.
“I’m surprised there are transformers under the gazebo”
“They are completely invisible and feed about 2,000 customers downtown. It boosts his power to supply also and trouble the area for cultural events, starting with the year-end holidays and the Christmas market, says Marc in reflective vest. The city regularly needs more power at that time and is obliged to call a private company that pulls cables from another computer. It is unsightly and is in a hurry”
Sixteen smaller cables, 230/410 V, and leave in power the homes and shops. The main difficulty of the operation was to carry it out without cutting the power to the residents. Enedis has brought a transformer truck from Nanterre.
While the operation is going well, Pierre, a resident driveways Gambetta personal approach to Enedis. “I’m surprised there are transformers under the kiosk, says he in safety vest. Besides I had a power cut this morning. “” It was when the rocker, the starting of the truck, “immediately reassures a responsible Enedis.
“The problem is not that neighborhood, says Rémi, the mayor (LR) Clichy. A little further, we have the cables in the trees. We must also change another transformer: € 500,000. We must therefore review the entire power grid of the city, the secure and also put LEDs. At least with the operation of this morning, the area will be lighted and secured to the end of the year. “