The HSS Guide to Power

Comprehensive Power Solutions

Whether you work in utilities, construction, manufacturing, data centres or events or if you’re working on a site without mains power, HSS can get you up and running with a portable power generator. Our fleet of generators offer the full range of typical power outputs from 1.6kVA to 60kVA as well as multi-socket outlets and low noise emission as standard.

Generator Hire for Winter Events

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Generator hire is an essential part of any outdoor event but perhaps even more so in the winter. When we think of outdoor events, we tend to limit these to summer but actually there are a plethora of winter outdoor events including things such as ice rinks, Christmas markets and the infamous winter wonderland. All of these events will require temporary power, to run lighting as well as a range of other items. Having a reliable temporary power source is important as the event would suffer drastically if power were to fail or not last the duration of the event so it is essential that before you hire a generator you know how much power you need and which option is best for you.

A Guide to Transformer Hire

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The purpose of a transformer is to change the voltage of electricity flowing in a circuit. Transformers can be used to both increase and decrease voltage; when increasing voltage this is called stepping up and when decreasing it is called stepping down. When using a 5kVA and 10kVA transformer the transformer must be wired directly into a suitable mains circuit by a qualified electrician. Transformer hire can be difficult to understand at first and when working with high voltages it is important to know what you’re doing in order to keep safe.

Planning Your Power Requirements Ahead of The Cold Weather

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With winter fast approaching, it is important to make all the necessary considerations ahead of the cold weather. One of these should be to plan your power hire requirements. You can’t plan power outages, but it is important that you know what you would need in the event of a power outage so that you can keep your business running smoothly. It is vital to know what your power needs are and to have a power back up should you need it.