When you are in charge of an event, be it a festival, wedding, sporting event, fun day or outdoor exhibition, having a reliable power supply is likely essential. Imagine your guests arrive, and suddenly, you suffer a power cut. It doesn’t look great, and will likely see people head off home. Hiring generators will give you the security of knowing you can access all the electricity you need, no matter what the weather or power grid hits you with.
A generator is likely a must when your event site has no mains electricity. Still, even when you have mains power, a generator offers backup, so you know any sudden loss of power won’t spoil or mean cancelling the event.
Hiring generators is the most economical way to ensure you only pay for what you need for each event as an event planner. Companies such as SRP Hire Solutions will have all you need. You can get advice on which generators will ensure you have the guaranteed power supply your event needs and hire any other facilities your event visitors, guests, and staff need on-site.
Key benefits of having a generator or two on hand at your event
Power for comfort appliances – warm water, showers, air conditioning, heating and lighting can all be powered by or have backup power supplied by a generator.
Food and beverage safety – power cuts could be a costly disaster, and the amount of electricity required to power event facilities could be just the overload that causes a power surge and electricity failure just when you don’t need it! You need to be sure that your food is stored and served safely to avoid food spoilage and waste, as you can’t serve it if you aren’t sure it’s safe to eat or drink. Warm drinks meant to be chilled will not do much to help your reputation as a great event host.
Protection from the elements – with the unpredictability of the Great British weather, you don’t want to get caught by heavy winds or storms that often lead to a power cut. If you are in a rural location, it has been known for birds to cause power outages, which can last for hours, simply by landing on an overhead power cable and causing a flashover. Many events are held in the summer when birds are rife, so ensure your event is covered with generator backup so no matter what happens, it can run smoothly.
Other things to consider
Generators will give you prolonged power generation, they are pretty quiet these days too, so you won’t have to worry about the noise drowning out the day’s events. If you hire from a specialist event facilities hire company, you can choose from and receive advice on the power level you will need and the generator or combination of generators that will support your event needs.
While considering generators, you might also think about lighting towers, guaranteeing that any event that runs into the evening can continue safely. A generator and light tower combination will help you keep your guests safe and ensure you can proceed with all your planned activities no matter what the weather or circumstances throw at you.
The best facilities will raise your event profile
Something going wrong at a family celebration event could cause your business reputation untold damage, and loss of electricity is a pretty major disaster for most events. It makes sense to ensure that you have a backup plan in place before the event, so you can be the event that carries on regardless! If your event offers the best facilities, your reputation for excellence, even in adversity, will grow.