Powering Your Event Lighting
Generator Requirements & Best Practices
Powering Your Event Lighting
When planning your event, ensuring a reliable power source for your lighting is crucial. Our festoon lighting is energy-efficient
with each bulb consuming only 3 watts.
For a typical setup covering 400 square meters, including the tent, we estimate a total power requirement of 900 watts (0.9kW). To allow for additional flexibility and prevent overloading, we recommend using a 2.5kW inverter generator.
Choosing the Right Generator
A quiet inverter generator is the best choice for events, as it provides stable power without interfering with the atmosphere. These generators are widely available from general hire companies such as Kennards Hire or similar local providers.
Best Practices for Placement
Distance & Noise Reduction:
Place the generator at least 20 meters away from the main event area to minimize noise.
Safety & Ventilation:
Ensure the generator is in a well-ventilated area, away from enclosed spaces or flammable materials.
Power Lead Management:
Standard power leads can effectively run up to 30 meters before voltage drop becomes an issue. Beyond this, a power distribution board or a more powerful generator may be required.
Showcasing Your Lighting
To help visualize the impact of beautiful event lighting, we showcase a range of real-world setups featuring:
Festoon lighting installations glowing under the night sky
Tents illuminated with warm, ambient lighting
Outdoor dancefloors and dining areas transformed
by our lighting solutions
With the right power setup, your event will be beautifully lit and seamlessly powered.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our team for further guidance!
HOW WE WORK
Begin with our complimentary event planning call, where your vision meets our expertise.
We'll map out the perfect tent design tailored to your needs.
Once finalized, our skilled team arrives onsite, seamlessly installing your chosen tent with precision and care.
But our commitment doesn't end there!
After your event's success, we ensure a hassle-free tent removal, leaving no trace behind.
Experience the Stretched Events special touch – from first call to final farewell.