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It’s odd to think of the IT guys getting involved in Festival and Marquee power systems; our production work with big events has lead us to need lots of electricity, and we’ve become pretty good at getting power to the right place, in the right quantities.  We carry enough equipment in our own stock to run a pretty large festival village distributed down from 400a power-locks down to several distinct 125a TP systems and an abundance of medium size distribution at 63a Single and Three Phase.  We are proud to be the chosen power provider to a number of annual events and festivals and in some cases we manage the sale of power to exhibitors and the support of other systems such ticket sales, temporary Wi-Fi and Digital Signage.  

Download the pricelist here: Hire Highlights – Power v2.4 2018-04-13 AF

13Amp Power Package – £35.00 + VAT

The 13Amp kit is suitable for very small outdoor events that don’t use much power but still requires a safe reliable supply. This kit doesn’t need to be installed by an electrician because it plugs into a 13a domestic socket on your ring main, and has a length of cable to reach your outside event within 50m of the supply.  This is essentially a big extension lead with RCD protection and a double socket, but is made from very high quality cable which will not overheat when you get near to the maximum load of 13a.  Please note that if you collect this from our office or hire desk then normal dry-hire terms apply, so you will need to supply a Debit or Credit Card, photo ID and a utility bill which matches the address registered on your payment card.

• 13a domestic plug to 16a socket adapter
• Up to 50m of 16a power cable
• 1 x 16a to twin 13a domestic outlets
• All outlets protected by RCD or RCBO Protection
• Equipment to be collected and returned from our offices in Sidmouth or Hire Desk in Exeter
• Theoretical risk assessment performed off-site

32Amp Power Package – £175.00 + VAT (guideline price)

The 32Amp kit is suitable for smaller events that don’t have power-hungry kitchen equipment.  32amps total load is enough to run a small entertainment stage and a professional Mobile Bar and some lighting in your marquee.   We can connect this system into your existing electrics as long as your event is within 50 meters of your consumer unit (or 45a cooker outlet in your kitchen.) If you are too far from the nearest electricity supply then this system can be connected to a suitable 10KVA generator.  This system is not suitable if you intend to run water boilers or hot cupboards in your catering kitchen or lavatory trailers with water heaters.

• 32a power distribution cabling up to 50m from power source
• 32a Ceeform tail for connection into your existing consumer unit (work carried out by our professional event electrician)
• 32a single phase distribution board with 3 x 16a outlets
• Up to 100m of 16a power distribution cabling in a range of lengths
• 3 x 16a to twin 13a domestic outlets
• All outlets protected by RCD or RCBO Protection
• Equipment delivered and setup within a 20 mile radius of Exeter or East Devon (please ask for a quote for other areas)
• Equipment removed and collected within a 20 mile radius of Exeter or East Devon (please ask for a quote for other areas)
• Full risk assessment performed on-site
• Source Labels attached to each outlet to aid fault troubleshooting
• Power distribution map drawn and left near to board

Please note that if we use a cooker outlet for this connection then that appliance will not be available for use while the distribution cable is connected.  We may need to turn off your cooker supply or main electricity supply while the connection is made.

63Amp Power Package – £225.00 + VAT (guideline price)

The 63Amp kit is suitable for medium events that that have a small catering kitchen.  63amps total load is enough to run entertainment systems and a professional Mobile Bar, lighting in your marquee, a lavatory trailer or flood lighting above portable toilets and some power for your Kitchen.  We can connect this system into your existing electrics as long as your marquee is within 50 meters of your consumer unit.  If if you are too far from the nearest electricity supply then this system can be connected to a suitable 20KVA generator.  Depending on timings, this system should be suitable to run two or three water boilers or hot cabinets in your catering kitchen, assuming that they are turned off when the disco lighting is turned on later in the day. You should also be able to run one lavatory trailer.

• 2 x 32a power distribution cabling up to 50m from power source
• 2 x 32a Ceeform tails for connection into your existing consumer unit (work carried out by our professional event electrician)
• 2 x 32a single phase distribution board each with 3 x 16a outlets
• Up to 200m of 16a power distribution cabling in a range of lengths
• 6 x 16a to twin 13a domestic outlets
• All outlets protected by RCD or RCBO Protection
• Equipment delivered and setup within a 20 mile radius of Exeter or East Devon (please ask for a quote for other areas)
• Equipment removed and collected within a 20 mile radius of Exeter or East Devon (please ask for a quote for other areas)
• Full risk assessment performed on-site
• Source Labels attached to each outlet to aid fault troubleshooting
• Power distribution map drawn and left near to board

Please note that you may need to limit the use of high-power appliances (such as cookers or electric showers) while the event is drawing full power to prevent overloading your incoming supply.  We will need to turn off your main electricity supply while the connection is made.

96Amp (Three Phase) Power Package – £300.00 + VAT (guideline price)

The 96Amp kit is suitable for larger events that that have a medium size catering kitchen.  96amps total load is enough to run a large stage system with enough power left to run a professional Mobile Bar, lighting in your marquee, a lavatory trailer or flood lighting above portable toilets and power for your Kitchen.  We can connect this system into your existing electrics as long as your event is within 50 meters of your three phase consumer unit.  If if you are too far from the nearest electricity supply then this system can be connected to a suitable 24KVA (or greater) generator.  This system should be suitable to run two or three water boilers or hot cabinets in your catering kitchen and one or two lavatory trailers.

• 1 x 32a three phase power distribution cabling up to 50m from power source
• 1 x 32a three phase Ceeform tail for connection into your existing consumer unit (work carried out by our professional event electrician)
• 1 x 32a three phase to single phase board
• 3 x 32a single phase distribution board each with 3 x 16a outlets
• Up to 100m of 32a single phase distribution cabling in a range of lengths
• Up to 200m of 16a power distribution cabling in a range of lengths
• 9 x 16a to twin 13a domestic outlets
• All outlets protected by RCD or RCBO Protection
• Equipment delivered and setup within a 20 mile radius of Exeter or East Devon (please ask for a quote for other areas)
• Equipment removed and collected within a 20 mile radius of Exeter or East Devon (please ask for a quote for other areas)
• Full risk assessment performed on-site
• Source Labels attached to each outlet to aid fault troubleshooting
• Power distribution map drawn and left near to board

Please note that you may need to limit the use of high-power appliances (such as cookers or electric showers) while the event is drawing full power to prevent overloading your incoming supply.  We will need to turn off your main electricity supply while the connection is made.

189Amp (Three Phase) Power Package – £400.00 + VAT (guideline price)

The 189Amp kit is suitable for large events that that have Everything!  189amps total load is enough to run a big stage system and multiple professional Mobile Bars, lighting in and around your marquee, many portable lavatory trailers and lots of flood lighting for portable toilet cubicles and plenty of power for your Kitchen.  We can connect this system into your existing electrics as long as your event is within 50 meters of your three phase consumer unit.  If if you are too far from the nearest electricity supply then this system can be connected to a suitable 50KVA (or greater) generator.

• 1 x 63a three phase board with 2 x 32a three phase outlets
• 2 x 32a three phase power distribution cabling up to 50m from power source
• 1 x 63a three phase Ceeform tail for connection into your existing consumer unit (work carried out by our professional event electrician)
• 2 x 32a three phase to single phase boards
• 6 x 32a single phase distribution board each with 3 x 16a outlets
• Up to 200m of 32a single phase distribution cabling in a range of lengths
• Up to 400m of 16a power distribution cabling in a range of lengths
• 18 x 16a to twin 13a domestic outlets
• All outlets protected by RCD or RCBO Protection
• Equipment delivered and setup within a 20 mile radius of Exeter or East Devon (please ask for a quote for other areas)
• Equipment removed and collected within a 20 mile radius of Exeter or East Devon (please ask for a quote for other areas)
• Full risk assessment performed on-site
• Source Labels attached to each outlet to aid fault troubleshooting
• Power distribution map drawn and left near to board

Please note that you may need to limit the use of high-power appliances (such as cookers or electric showers) while the event is drawing full power to prevent overloading your incoming supply.  We will need to turn off your main electricity supply while the connection is made.

Lighting

We can supply chandelier lighting fixtures for the centre of your venue, and up-lighters for around the edge of your venue, either in white, coloured, or computer controlled colour changing. We can also supply florescent, halogen or discharge fixtures for catering areas or IP rated flood lighting for outside areas. Generally its better and cheaper to get your marquee supplier to install chandelier and high-level lighting when they assemble the tent, leaving 16a connectors for us to join to, but if you need temporary lighting in a barn or other structure then please get in touch for a quote.

Emergency Lighting

If you are planning a public event (an event that isn’t invite-only or where you sell tickets or charge for entrance) then you will need to have formal fire escapes and follow HSE event guidelines, such as the provision of fire extinguishers and emergency lighting.  External walkways and escape routes should be fully lit and maintained so that the lighting remains lit in the event of a power failure. You must also mark your fire exits with maintained exit signs (this means they must have battery backup to remain lit if there is a power failure.)  We stock all types of maintained and non-maintained bulkhead and Exit lighting from £8 + VAT per unit dry-hire.

Additional Options

Any of the systems above can be connected to commercial power outlets using CEEForm connectors, we will supply all required adapters and cables, just let us know what you have at your venue. We will need to know if you have a single or three phase connection and the size of the socket and number of connectors.  If you are just outside the ranges specified above then please give us a call because there may be ways to extend the range.

Generators

If you are not within range of a fixed electricity supply then we can supply generators to provide temporary power.  We don’t keep generators in-stock because of the high value and maintenance costs, but we sub-hire from the UKs leading generator supplier to ensure that we always use well serviced sets.  Our trade accounts and volume rates mean that we can supply Generator sets at very competitive prices. We always supply generators in pairs to guard against mechanical failure. We can normally supply generators with distribution cabling at prices significantly less than your marquee supplier so please ask for quote.

Don’t worry if you are not in East Devon, we operate across the South West and nationally and even after we factor our transport costs into your quote we’re sure that it will still give you good savings compared to your marquee supplier.  To help you calculate: we add 45p + VAT per mile for the entire journey, so if your event is 60 miles outside Exeter then we would make two journeys to and from your site (one return journey to deliver and install, and one return journey to remove the equipment.)  The first 20 miles are included in the package price, so we would charge you for the remaining 40 miles times 4, so 120 miles times 45p + VAT = £54 + VAT travel costs.  Additional delivery costs may apply if we are also supplying generators as this may involve several tons of equipment, but please ask for a quote.