(800) 825-3379 With all of the recent hurricanes and flooding we are getting a lot of calls concerning our optional PowerSnap “Hurricane” Weather Base found exclusively on the HyPower PowerPort.
From flooding or a severe gale, water damages cause some of the biggest losses in a hurricane – leading to major refurbishing or total replacement of electrical systems including power pedestals. NEC code requires that all breakers, receptacles, meters and other small wire components be replaced if exposed to water to prevent shock and fire hazard in Marinas or RV Parks. The PowerSnap Weather Base is a great choice allowing you to protect your investment by removing the power heads off the bases and taking them to a safe, dry location. The bases are covered with a weather cap to protect the terminal bar. Once the storm passes, it is fast and easy to be the first back in business – normally with just a little clean up.
This is a great option for coastal Marinas and RV Parks including those inland where high water and flooding create issues. We even have customers that use them for winterization, pulling the power heads at the end of season to reduce wear and prevent vandalism.
You can see a video on our website giving you an idea as to how easy it is on powerpedestal.com/product/powerport/
Bernice State Park in Oklahoma has pulled their units three times due to lake flooding. Old Port Cove in Florida is one of the original users of the “hurricane” base recently surviving Hurricane Irma. Marinas and RV Parks from the Bahamas Green Turtle Marina to Sea Harbour Yacht Club in North Carolina, Sanctuary in Belize to Galveston’s Jamaica Beach RV Resort have found that the patented HyPower PowerSnap “Hurricane” Weather Base can be a great investment.
If you have questions or would like additional information please give us a call at (918) 283-4215.
The power head can usually be removed in under five minutes. Just turn off the power, unscrew three fasteners, lift off the head, and place the supplied weather cap on the base to protect the connections.
No special tools are required. The PowerSnap Hurricane Weather Base is designed for quick and easy removal of the power head using only a basic screwdriver to loosen three screws.
While the weather cap is designed to protect the terminal bar from rain and the elements, it’s considered weather-resistant but not fully waterproof. When the power head is removed, it provides a secure cover to protect the wiring from typical weather conditions. However, it is not designed to be completely submerged in water.
No, the Hurricane Weather Base is designed explicitly for HyPower’s PowerPort pedestal and must be ordered with the unit. It cannot be retrofitted to other pedestal models or added after purchase.
Yes, absolutely. Although the Hurricane Weather Base is designed to protect power pedestals from extreme weather events, its quick-disconnect feature makes it an excellent solution for seasonal removal in any climate. This allows you to easily detach the power head for secure indoor storage during the winter and protection from snow, ice, and potential off-season vandalism.
It lets you protect the most sensitive parts before floodwater reaches them, which can save a lot of repair and replacement cost. It also helps you reopen faster because you are not rebuilding the electrical system from scratch.
You store it in a safe, dry place, and cover the remaining base with a weather cap to protect exposed parts. After the storm passes, you reinstall the head to restore service with less disruption.
No, it is also framed as a good fit for inland flooding, seasonal shutdowns, and winterization. It can also help reduce vandalism risk when a site is closed.
Wet electrical components can become unsafe and often need to be replaced to prevent shock and fire hazards. Preventing exposure upfront is positioned as the best way to avoid that cascade of replacements.