POWER GENERATION
Below right: Pearce Hire powered the stage in Thetford on the Forestry Commission 2008 tour.
the UK that tests all our circuits after installation,
rather than just testing the component parts in
the workshop, which we also do.
“There are many specialist requirements at
concerts and festivals which require specific
equipment, so we have our own workshop
where we can manufacture bespoke distro
boxes, all to the highest standards. We’ve
always been happy to cross-hire these to other
event generator companies and enjoy good
relations with many of our colleagues in the
industry.”
To further improve the reliability of supply
and safety for clients in 2009, Pearce Hire
has invested in new Variable Residual Current
Devices (VRCDs), which provide protection
against earth leakage.
They have adjustable trip rating (the amount
of current leaked to earth before the device
trips) and an adjustable time delay (the amount
of time the device has to see the specified
current before the device trips).
This allows for more discrimination and
protection in an electrical system, meaning
that a fault somewhere down the line won’t
necessarily take out the heavy mains run, while A-PLANT plant; small tools.
simultaneously protecting the run where the One of the largest non-operated equipment Its integrated management system allows
fault occurred. rental companies in the world, A-Plant’s customers to benefit from this, backed up
Said Pearce: “We are committed to offering Power Generation offers a range of generators by experienced and knowledgeable staff and
people the most reliable, safe supply possible, and associated ancillary products to the live engineering cover.
which comes through paying attention to production industry via a network of depots www.aplant.com
detail, consistent professionalism and an in around the UK.
depth understanding of what the live music The company has a proven ability to deal with
industry requires. That is why we have our own all types and sizes of customer and its ‘out of
workshop, investing in staff training and keeping hours’ coverage ensures expert help is always on
a well maintained, up to date inventory of hand.
TPi April 2009 issue Market Focus
equipment.” A-Plant’s complete range of generating
This approach is working for Pearce Hire as it sets is available from 10kVA to 1250kVA diesel
PYROTECHNICS &
continues to expand. The MD has just returned engine generators, and it conducts site visits and
from a two-week stint managing the power at undertakes surveys in order to assess equipment
SPECIAL EFFECTS
an event in Oman and the company has just needs as well as any other special requirements
been awarded a three-year contract to provide that may be applicable to an individual site, e.g.
To appear in this feature and advertise,
all the power and lighting for the Forestry restricted access and health and safety issues.
please e-mail Ric Ashton at
Commission live music tours — an event in As a national company, A-Plant has a wide
which Pearce Hire was involved at the very start range of market leading products including: r.ashton@mondiale.co.uk
in 2000. handling machinery and general equipment;
www.pearcehire.co.uk temporary accommodation; powered access;
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