Exhibitions and events: temporary power that goes up fast
Event power has three traits: very little time, equipment that moves, and lots of people around. How to choose portable power boxes, why an RCD is mandatory, and what matters when wiring a stand.
Power for an exhibition is nothing like a fixed installation: a few hours to build the stand, equipment that moves, and many people on site. That makes "fast, stable and mistake-proof" the selection criteria.
Three things to insist on
- Type A residual current protection: with temporary power and crowds, an RCD is not optional.
- Rubber housing with a handle or hook: knocks and dragging are normal — EverGUM or DELTA-BOX suit better.
- Sealed cable entries at both ends: an outdoor stand in the rain turns an unsealed box into a funnel.
| Use | Models |
|---|---|
| Portable power box (RCD, impact resistant) | 70033 (16A) · 70351 (32A) · 70049 (63A) |
| Portable / suspended (cable clamp and hook) | 92917 (DELTA-BOX) |
| Sealing the cable entry | 10066412 (M20, cable 6–13mm) and others — see cable glands |
Reference: the MENNEKES
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Related: choosing a socket combination
Before the build, tell us the stand power, cable run and whether it is outdoors and we supply the box, cable and glands to suit. Contact our engineers
