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From the UK to Australia: Delivering a Bespoke Control Panel for a Bitumen Pumping Station
No two industrial applications are the same, which is why bespoke control systems are often the best solution. At PSL Controls, we work closely with our customers to design and manufacture control panels that meet the specific requirements of each project, no matter where in the world they're destined for. One of our latest projects is a bespoke control panel for a bitumen pumping station, which will soon be making its way from our workshop in the UK to Australia. Designed Ar

Harriet Lee
3 days ago2 min read


Why Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Matters More Than You Think
When investing in a bespoke control panel or automation system, it's natural to focus on the finished product. However, one of the most important stages of any project takes place before the equipment ever reaches site: Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). A thorough FAT helps identify issues early, confirms that the system performs as intended and gives customers confidence that installation and commissioning will run as smoothly as possible. What Is Factory Acceptance Testing?

Harriet Lee
Jun 262 min read


The Hidden Costs of Electrical Downtime – And How the Right Control Panel Can Prevent It
A look into the hidden costs of electrical downtime and the impact it can have on your business

Harriet Lee
Jun 112 min read


Halfway Through 2026: 5 Questions Every Operations Manager, Facilities Team and Business Owner Should Be Asking Right Now
Here are five important questions every business should be asking right now.

Harriet Lee
Jun 53 min read


5 Signs Your Control System Needs Upgrading
5 Signs Your Control System Needs Upgrading

Harriet Lee
May 223 min read


White Label Control Panel Manufacturing: Benefits, Challenges & Why It Works
n today’s competitive automation and electrical industry, many businesses are looking for ways to expand their offering without significantly increasing internal overheads. One increasingly popular solution is white label control panel manufacturing.

Harriet Lee
May 13 min read


Outsourcing Product Assembly: Pros, Cons, and When It Makes Sense
Pros and cons of outsourcing product assembly and when it makes sense

Harriet Lee
Apr 243 min read


Why Automation Matters in Pools and Industrial Systems
Automation is no longer a “nice to have” in modern engineering environments - it’s becoming essential.

Harriet Lee
Apr 172 min read


Case Study: Camber Sands Holiday Park – Leisure Pool Control Panel Replacement Project Overview
Modern PLC-based control panel replacement at Camber Sands Holiday Park, delivering reliable automated sequencing of pool features, improved safety for lifeguards, and zero callouts since installation.

Harriet Lee
Mar 273 min read


Case Study: Fairwater Leisure Centre – Emergency AHU & Heating Control Upgrade
Project Overview Fairwater Leisure Centre is an important community facility in South Wales, providing swimming lessons, sports facilities, and activity spaces for local schools and residents. When the site's ageing control infrastructure failed, the centre was forced to close while emergency investigations and repairs were undertaken. Our team was brought in to assess the existing control system, identify the causes of failure, and provide both short-term and long-term recom

Josh Lee
Mar 184 min read


Case Study: Liquid Heating & Pumping Control System for Export to South America
Electrical & Control System Integration for a Temperature and level Critical Bitumen/Oil storage tank Installation PSL Controls recently delivered the electrical and control system package for a bitumen storage, heating and pumping installation manufactured in the UK for export to Suriname. The tank structure and pipework design were developed and supplied by TEC Container Solutions, with PSL Controls responsible for the complete electrical installation, trace heating integr

Josh Lee
Feb 262 min read


Control Panel Design: 5 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
5 top points to consider when design and building a control panel

Josh Lee
Feb 3, 20252 min read


What Is a Control Panel? A Beginner’s Guide
This is a simple guide to what a control panel could be used for and why we need them.

Josh Lee
Jan 2, 20252 min read


Going Swimmingly!
As we start to ease out of lockdown, one of the areas which will begin to reopen will be swimming pools. Every commercial pool uses a control panel to operate filter pumps, chemical dosing, water features etc and provide safety systems both within the plant room and poolside. PSL offer a full design, manufacture and maintenance service for all types of commercial and public pools and spas. Check out some of our previous panels.

John Lee
Apr 12, 20211 min read
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