Power
October 1st 2017
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.
At HSS, Abird and APEX generator output is expressed in kVA units (kilovolt amperes). To obtain the true usable output, you need to multiply the kVA by the power factor which will give you the kW (kilowatt) output. Our Quick Reference Chart below can help you out but if you have any further queries, don’t hesitate to call your local branch.
With a large fleet of the latest diesel generators from 20kVA to 1260kVA available on short or long term contracts as well as ancillary equipment and lighting towers, we offer power solutions for all industries and can supply, fit, service and manage all of your power requirements.
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Generator hire an essential part of any outdoor event but perhaps even more so in the winter when the days are shorter and colder. When we think of outdoor events, we often limit these to summer but actually there are a plethora of winter outdoor events that take place across the UK including ice rinks, Christmas markets and the infamous winter wonderland.
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.
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.
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