Battery & Generator Hire

Use a battery when you want quick, silent power indoors, perfect for weddings, markets, or photo shoots.

Use a generator when you need higher or longer-lasting power outdoors, like festivals or food stalls.

In short: batteries are plug-and-play and quiet; generators are more powerful and flexible.

Battery power stations are completely safe indoors because they produce no fumes or heat.

Generators must only be used outdoors in open, well-ventilated spaces. They emit carbon monoxide and should never be used inside a venue, tent, or vehicle.

Battery power depends on what you plug in, typically 2 to 8 hours per charge. Smaller items like laptops or lighting will last longer; higher-draw gear like speakers or projectors will reduce runtime.

Generators can run continuously as long as you keep them fuelled, with most models lasting 5 to 8 hours per tank.

Both options can run common event gear such as speakers, mixers, lighting, laptops, and small appliances.

Always check your equipment’s wattage and choose a unit rated above your total combined load for safe and stable power.

Add up the wattage of all the devices you’ll use at once.

Choose a unit that provides at least 20–30 percent more output than that total. For example, if your total draw is 800W, choose a model rated at 1,000W or higher.

Yes. Both batteries and generators include multiple 240V outlets.

You can connect several devices, but make sure their combined wattage stays within the unit’s rated output.

Yes. Both supply clean, stable 240V power that’s safe for mixers, amplifiers, and speakers.

Battery units suit short sets or ceremonies; generators are ideal for longer or high-powered events.

Yes, if your total draw is under the unit’s rated limit.

For larger setups (for example, a full PA system plus lighting), it’s best to split the load between two units to reduce strain and avoid tripping.

Both types include built-in overload protection.

If you connect too much gear, the power will cut out automatically. Simply unplug a few items, reset the power, and restart.

No. Every hire unit comes ready to use with standard 240V outlets.

For longer distances, use a heavy-duty outdoor-rated extension lead to reduce voltage drop and improve safety.

Our generators operate around 58dB(A) measured a few metres away, similar to normal conversation or background music.

They’re quiet for their size, but not silent. For sound-sensitive spaces, consider using a battery instead.

Decibels measure sound levels, and the “A” weighting reflects how the human ear perceives noise.

58dB(A) is roughly as loud as two people talking at a short distance, making it suitable for outdoor functions without disrupting the atmosphere.