Electrical Power Management
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When it comes to marquees there are literally hundreds of products and services, and the range is growing all the time. Most of these products and services all have one thing in common, which is that they rely on electrical power in one way or another. Consequently effective power management is very often at the root of a successful corporate event.
Mains Supply
If available, a mains supply can be the favoured source of electrical power. This is due to the economy factor and is generally the most reliable.
Where possible we endeavour to "wire-in" to a permanent supply. However, for large corporate events we will use a temporary generator supply unless 3-phase power is available (usually at an industrial/commercial venue).
Generators
AMF panels (Automatic Mains Failure) linked between a 'slave' (main) generator and a 'back-up' (standby) generator ensure continuity in the unlikely event of mechanical difficulty with the slave. This 'slave & back-up' set-up is standard practice at our events where mains power is not available.
'Super-silenced' generators have become standard within the corporate events industry as they ensure the viability of events in the remotest of conditions. Sound insulation prevents the units from detracting from the event itself.
For applications where a level and uninterrupted power supply is indispensable (i.e. where computers are involved, intelligent lighting and/or sensitive PA systems etc) synchronised sets can be selected which are capable of maintaining an even supply without fluctuation.
Power Audits & Power Distribution
We always carry out a stringent power check and assessment previous to any of our corporate events. We plan out electrical distribution to the finest detail. We take into account everything on the site that requires power from chandeliers right through to refrigeration vans. Absolutely nothing is left to chance!
Complete Events have much in house experience and knowledge when it comes to power management and distribution. 99% of this work is done in house which means that there is more of a saving for you.
To ensure successful power distribution we own everything from 125amp 3-phase cabling to reliable and safe RCD protected distribution boards, with adjustable milliamp trip setting. Our boards are designed to trip and isolate power as near to the source of any problem as possible, thus preventing the entire power supply from tripping and the event effectively being brought to a halt. Our boards provide maximum safety with minimum disruption.
When running cables we try to combine the most effective and the least visible route, and cable protectors/roadway mats and C-Form watertight plugs ensure safety around a site.
Technical Persons
We often provide a member of our Technical Event Team to be present during an event to ensure, amongst other things, that power supply and distribution is managed and maintained throughout. With our larger events we often employ a dedicated engineer for generators alone.
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