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Long-Lead Equipment Calendar

Reported lead times for transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS and chillers, with the source for every figure, and what they mean for a build schedule and a loan.

  • Lead-time ranges by equipment class, each one cited
  • How to work order dates back from energization
  • Where deposits fall, and why lenders care
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Drawing: facility one-line A utility feed passes through a transformer, switchgear and a UPS with generator backup to power distribution and a row of racks. A cooling loop runs from a chiller to the white space. The transformer and switchgear are marked as long-lead items with deposits due, and the racks are marked with their density in kilowatts per rack. Summit Logic Facility one-line Dwg SL-0006 Sheet 1 of 1 Rev A Not to scale Utility Transformer Long lead, deposit due Switchgear Long lead, deposit due UPS Ride-through Generator PDU 8 kW 8 kW 8 kW 8 kW 30 kW+ White space Cooling Supply Return Air or liquid A Assessment Power: capacity and the date it arrives Cooling: what density demands A: racks above 30 kW change the design
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