Generating Electricity for a Backyard Party

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1 Generating Electricity for a Backyard Party Panelists: Reggie Eda, Oxon Hill Rentals Inc., Fort Washington, Md. Julie Creedon-Linton, CERP, Creedon & Co. Inc., Worcester, Mass. David Mansbart, ABLE Equipment Rental, Deer Park, N.Y. Educational Sponsors:

2 Generating Electricity for a Backyard Party Presented by: DaveMansbart, ABLE Equipment Rental, N.Y. Educational Session Sponsors Please stop by their booths to thank them for their sponsorship. Generating Electricity for a Backyard Party Presented by: DaveMansbart, ABLE Equipment Rental, N.Y. 1

3 A successful event is your goal Questions to start with Are you dealing with a party planner or the homeowner? Do I even need a generator? If I do, how do I determine what size? What does the event site look like? Who is responsible for the install and operation? What about local code requirements? Who s Who? Party Planner Have you worked with them before? How well do they now the venue? Did it go smoothly? Homeowner How much spare power is available? How close is it to the event site? What needs to be powered during the event? 2

4 House Power Downfalls Not enough available Overloaded circuits Too far away Blame for damage in home Providing a Generator Documentation Placement Safety Loads Sizing Documentation Detailed list of loads to be powered Load in and load out window Well-defined area for generator placement Total runtime Who is the operator? Labor required during event? All of the above in your contract 3

5 Providing a Generator Placement Prevailing wind direction Noise Trucking access Ground slope Ground condition Safety Grounding Local code Operation Location Exhaust Types of Loads 4

6 Sizing the Generator Single-phase or three-phase Basic formulas Single-phase Three-phase Balanced loads Single-phase vs. Three-phase Single-phase Three-phase Basic Formulas Single-phase Watts / Volts = Amps 120 volts = 8.33 amps Three-phase Watts / (Volts x.8 x 1.73) = Amps 208 volts = 3.47 amps 5

7 Power Factor Generator rating 3 phase.8 power factor 1 phase 1.0 power factor Load ratings Electric heaters 1.0 PF Lighting 1.0 PF 120 volt loads 1.0 PF Types of Single-phase Distribution Single-phase Spider or Hudson box Input = 50 amp 120/240 volt Output = (6) 20 amp 120 volt Generator convenience outlets Types of Three-phase Distribution Three-phase Edison box Input = 5 wire camlock Output = (12) 20 amp 120 volt Splitter box Input = 5 wire camlock Output = (6) 50 amp 120/240 volt Window panel Input = 5 wire camlock Output = (24) 20 amp 120 volt 6

8 Balance Your Loads Loose Ends Last minute changes o Factor in more cable o Deliver with a small truck Weather o Mud & muck Fueling o Who handles this? Runtime o Charge a weekend rate Additional loads o Upsize from the beginning Dave Mansbart, Reggie Eda, Julie Creedon-Linton, CERP Reggie Eda Oxon Hill Rentals, Md. Time for Questions Julie Creedon-Linton, CERP Creedon & Co., Mass. Dave Mansbart ABLE Equipment Rental, N.Y. 7

9 Sponsored by 10:30 10:45 a.m. Coffee Break Next Sessions Tents, Tents, Tents Which One is Right for You? Room 272 Extend the Life of Your Inventory Room 277 Creative Selling Techniques That Engage Customers Room 267 8