Generators & Portable Power are essential for the smooth running of outdoor events such as festivals, weddings, sports events, corporate events and fairs where there is limited or no access to the main power grid. Buying a generator, as opposed to renting one, is more economical if you are regularly taking part in outdoor events.
Although outdoor events are limited at the moment because of COVID-19 this is the ideal time to start thinking ahead to prepare yourself and your business for when events can continue.
Whether you’re looking to specifically power catering equipment, speakers and guitars, lighting rigs, screens or anything else, a generator could be the answer. Not only providing a reliable source of power, a generator can also help maintain safety at your event; many events are held at night where lighting is vital or in the summer, when you especially don’t want refrigerators to lose power and food to spoil or make guests ill.
So, what are our top tips to consider when selecting a generator to power your events?
Generator Size
Your first port of call is to calculate what your generator will be powering. Is it just a few lighting rigs or will it be an entire catering kitchen? Our advice is to take the time to properly calculate your power requirements – this way you won’t risk losing power midway through the event or put your event goers at risk by overloading a generator. Underloading can be just as bad for your generator though and can put your warranty at risk.
Our team of experts are always happy to give any advice to match one of our generators to your requirements.
Placement
The next step is to think about where your generator will be placed. Some generators emit fumes so you’ll want them to be somewhere outside which is well ventilated and not near any guest areas, but still close enough that your power cables will be able to reach it. Some generators also have to be covered so this is also something that will need to be considered when making your purchase (planning size, portability, etc) and thinking about its location.
Safety should be at the forefront of all your event planning. The best ways to ensure generator safety are:
- Keep your generator away from rain and other liquids
- Keep generator fuel safely stored away
- Seek immediate help from a professional if something goes wrong
Seek professional guidance
It can sometimes be difficult to estimate how much power you’ll require to work out which generator would best suit your needs. To prevent generator under or overloading, and to guarantee the safety of your guests and smooth running of your event, we recommend consulting an electrician to gain an understanding of the amperage required for you to run all of your desired electronic items. Alternatively, you could check the sticker or specification plate of each item, which will usually state their power requirements. Make a list of the power requirements and give us a call, email, or send us a Facebook message so we can match one of our generators to your requirements.
We at Hyundai Power Products cannot wait to attend outdoor events once again and will aim to make the most of them once it’s safe to do so post-COVID. Let us help you to create the perfect event with one of our reliable Hyundai generators. For more information on anything you’ve read, get in touch with us today.
We hope you’ve found this blog informative. Remember: if you need any further buying advice, our team of experts is on-hand to help you - so just get in touch!
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