A field, playing ground or outdoor event space can be perfect for a fun day right up until you realise the nearest usable plug socket is nowhere near the equipment. Generator hire solves that problem, providing a practical power source for suitable inflatables and event equipment when convenient mains electricity is not available.
Abacus can supply generators alongside our event hire equipment, so the power requirements can be considered as part of the booking rather than leaving organisers to find a separate solution at the last minute.
No Convenient Plug Socket? That Doesn't Have to Rule Out the Location
Many of our electrical items normally operate from a suitable mains supply. At a house or community hall, that may be relatively straightforward. A school field, sports ground or open event site can be a completely different situation.
A generator allows suitable equipment to be positioned where the event actually needs it, subject to the usual setup, access and safety requirements. This can be particularly useful for school fun days, community events, corporate activity days and larger outdoor celebrations.
Plan the Power Before You Plan the Layout
For larger events, power should be considered at the same time as the attractions themselves. Choosing several inflatables first and only thinking about electricity afterwards can create unnecessary complications.
Tell us which equipment you intend to hire and what power is already available at the site. We can then consider the generator requirements alongside the rest of the booking.
This becomes increasingly important when an event includes several powered attractions rather than one bouncy castle. Equipment such as the Giant Blue Inflatable Slide, Giant Toxic Inflatable Slide, Balloon Fun Run 30ft and other Activity Inflatables all need their practical setup requirements considered as part of the site plan.
Take the Fun Further onto the Field
Access to independent power can give organisers more flexibility over where suitable attractions are positioned. Rather than clustering everything close to a building simply because that is where the electricity supply is located, a generator may allow a more practical event layout.
A school could, for example, create an inflatable area on a suitable section of playing field while keeping refreshments, seating and smaller activities elsewhere. At a community fun day, larger attractions can be distributed around the event site rather than concentrated around one source of mains power.
The exact possibilities depend on the venue and equipment, but thinking about power early gives you more options when designing the site.
More Than Bouncy Castles Need Electricity
Generators are often associated with inflatable blowers, but other event equipment can require electricity too. If you are considering additions such as the Slushy Machine, include these when discussing the power requirements rather than calculating only for the inflatables.
The complete electrical load matters. A generator should be selected around the equipment that actually needs to run from it, rather than simply choosing one because it appears large enough.
Building a Large Fun Day?
This is where generator hire becomes particularly useful. A substantial event might include a giant slide at one end of the site, a Toxic Assault Course or Activity Fun Run 30ft elsewhere, plus games and additional attractions in their own sections.
Not everything needs power. Giant Connect 4 and Giant Jenga, for example, can provide separate activities without adding to the electrical requirements. Mixing powered attractions with simpler games can help create a varied event rather than filling the site with similar equipment.
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Keep the Generator Area Separate
A generator is working event equipment rather than an attraction and should be treated accordingly when planning the site. It needs an appropriate operating position away from general play areas and guest traffic.
For suitable larger setups, Generator Barriers can be added to help create a clearly defined area around the generator. This is particularly relevant at schools, community events and other locations where large numbers of people may be moving around the site.
Tell Us What You Need to Power
You do not need to become an expert in generator specifications before making an enquiry. What is much more useful is an accurate list of the Abacus equipment you want to operate and information about the venue.
Let us know whether mains electricity is available, approximately where it is located and which hired items will require power. If the event is more complicated, contact us before finalising the booking so the practical requirements can be considered together.
Don't Forget Access
Generators add another piece of substantial equipment to the delivery, so vehicle and site access should be considered. A large open field may offer plenty of operating space but still be difficult to service if access involves locked gates, narrow entrances or a long route from the unloading point.
Schools and organised venues should provide details of the correct entrance, any restrictions on vehicle movement and the times during which our team can access the site.
Equipment, Power and Staffing in One Event Plan
For larger organised events, Abacus can provide more than the attractions themselves. Alongside Generator Hire, customers can arrange practical extras such as Generator Barriers, Sand Bags where appropriate for an approved setup, and Staff for suitable staffed attractions.
Bringing these requirements together can make event planning considerably simpler than treating the inflatables, power supply and operational equipment as unrelated bookings.
Generator Hire for Events Around West Yorkshire
We supply event equipment for suitable bookings throughout Leeds, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Castleford, Ossett, Rothwell and other parts of West Yorkshire.
Our delivery routes can also cover suitable events in Harrogate, York and elsewhere in North Yorkshire, depending on the booking and delivery schedule.
Sort Out the Power for Your Event
If your chosen location does not have a convenient mains electricity supply, add a generator when arranging your Abacus equipment. For a simple booking, availability can be checked online using the buttons below. For larger events with several powered items, use the Contact page or call 07703 733744 so we can discuss what you intend to run and the setup you are planning.