by rob | Sep 6, 2026 | Event Power Guides
For a temporary marquee in the UK, the safest arrangement is TN-S from a generator with a properly earthed star point, or a correctly designed TT system using driven earth electrodes. Never rely on a PME supply for a temporary outdoor structure. Whichever you choose,...
by rob | Sep 5, 2026 | Event Power Guides
Use VD = (mV/A/m × Ib × L) / 1000 to find the voltage drop in a circuit, then check it against BS 7671: 3% for lighting circuits and 5% for everything else, which correspond to voltage limits based on the supply voltage. Get the mV/A/m figure wrong, or forget the...
by rob | Sep 4, 2026 | Event Power Guides
Ceeform connectors are the industrial pin-and-sleeve plugs, sockets and couplers standardised under IEC 60309, covering rated voltages up to 1,000 V and currents up to 800 A. The name endures from entertainment and events wiring, but the specification you actually...
by rob | Sep 3, 2026 | Event Power Guides
Remote generator monitoring gives facility managers live visibility of run status, fuel, oil pressure and fault codes, with alerts sent the moment something drifts off spec. That means a flat battery or a failed start gets flagged before the next power cut, not after....
by rob | Sep 2, 2026 | Event Power Guides
Load bank testing proves whether a generator can actually deliver its rated kW under real load, and it burns off the carbon deposits that cause wet stacking. If your monthly exercise cycle never pushes past 30% of nameplate capacity, the fix is a stepped resistive...
by rob | Sep 1, 2026 | Event Power Guides
For most temporary supplies, H07RN‑F heavy‑duty rubber‑sheathed cable is the right choice outdoors, H05RN‑F or 300/500 V flexible cable covers indoor and low‑abuse runs, and LSZH‑rated cable is mandatory anywhere it routes through an escape route. SY cable turns up...
