We require
the same thing for power indoors and outdoors, unless you do
not desire lighting. Lighting pulls the most continuous power.
(40 amps, approximately)
Basically, our power needs are this:
- Four
light trees X 1200 watts per tree = 10 amps per tree. We
can put two trees on an isolated (separate) 20-amp circuit,
and operate normally.
- Two
amp stacks X 2400 watts per stack = 20 amps per amp stack.
We will need two separate circuits for the amps.
- Fog
machine = about 800 watts (close to 10 amps). This can be
combined with the band power.
- Band
power - powers assorted instruments, sound board/effects,
and small on-stage amps. Usually can run everything with
no problem on a single 20-amp circuit.
Outdoor
Concerts
If you
elect to have a concert outdoors, that's great! Outdoors is
common ground, unsaved people generally feel less intimidated
at outdoor events. We will need the same power for outdoor
concerts as for indoor concerts. Generators are acceptable,
as long as they have sufficient 120-volt connections and wattage.
We have a power panel setup which allows us to tap into 220-volt
commercial generator power and provide ten 20 amp
breaker-protected circuits when a commercial generator
is provided. If you elect to rent a commercial generator,
plan to get one which is rated at least 12,000 watts (100
amps @ 120 volts). Please feel free to ask us if you have
any questions.
Summary
We need
five separate 20-amp circuits to run everything including
lights. When I say, 'separate', that means nothing else plugged
in on the circuit anywhere else! Refrigerators, fans, air
conditioners on the same circuit will not only pull power
down, they can introduce a loud 'huuummmmmmm' on the system.
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