by rob | Sep 30, 2026 | Event Power Guides
Festoon lighting is a safe, durable choice for outdoor ambience when you use weatherproof cable, a supported catenary and an RCD-protected supply. Get those three things right and everything else, spacing, bulb type, fixing hardware, is a matter of preference. Skip...
by rob | Sep 29, 2026 | Event Power Guides
The most effective way to prevent generator theft is to layer three defences together: anchor the unit so it cannot be moved quickly, mark and register it so it cannot be sold easily, and fit a monitored tracker or alarm so it cannot disappear quietly. No single...
by rob | Sep 28, 2026 | Event Power Guides
Treat wedding lighting as a temporary electrical installation: hire a supplier who designs, installs and provides on-site standby so the lights stay on and escape routes remain safe. Lighting design for weddings means integrating fixtures, temporary power and...
by rob | Sep 27, 2026 | Event Power Guides
Expect a parcel courier for a small portable or inverter set, and a specialist pallet or haulage delivery for anything larger. Before dispatch, hand the carrier your site’s vehicle dimensions, turning space, and unloading method, because generator delivery access...
by rob | Sep 26, 2026 | Event Power Guides
For most outdoor lights and equipment, aim for at least a common recommended IP rating in sheltered spots, a higher rating suitable for direct rain or coastal salt exposure, and an even higher rating for anything submerged. The number on the box only tells you how...
by rob | Sep 25, 2026 | Event Power Guides
Plan your fuel load before the event, book a competent supplier, and insist on bunded storage with supervised, recorded deliveries. That sequence, in that order, prevents most power failures and keeps you inside UK law. Anything above 200 litres needs secondary...
