How-to Articles
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May 24, 2023Looking for some advice on Electric Vehicle chargers. If you're new to the world of EV and have questions about the different types, adaptors, technology, we can answer a few of these in this quick-and-easy read.
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November 03, 2022"Can I have a Plug-to-Plug Cable?" It is a surprisingly common question we get asked here at Essential Supplies, about plug-to-plug cables. This blog should answer all your questions. So read on to see how we can help and offer you a safe and legal solution.
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August 12, 2022Ever wondered how to create an outdoor walkway fairy light canopy or a central fairy light canopy? Whether it’s a Marquee Roof or an Arched Walkway, look no further as this blog contains everything you need to know about creating your dream lighting set-up.
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June 21, 2022The Anyscene is a great product to recall and playback a recorded DMX scene for your LED Lights. This may sound complex, but in reality it is very quick and easy to use. We look upon the Anyscene as one of the best products for untrained staff and customers to operate what can be a complex lighting system using dimmers and or LED fixtures.
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June 06, 2022Need some advice about the right lamps for your lighting? This blog should cover all your questions about our bulbs / lamps, their fixtures and everything in between. We’ll also give you some inspiration for your indoor and outdoor lighting.
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February 25, 2022The last blog about uplighters that we wrote was back in 2018 (and things have certainly changed since then.) With some new additions to the range, here is our updated post on all that is good about uplighters.
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December 22, 2021This is a blog post all about our festoons and fairy lights. As we stock a range of products, this will hopefully inform you and answer any questions you have about festoons.
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October 26, 2021Learn about PAT testing in one of our training days. The aim of our one day ‘practical’ workshop is to obtain the correct qualifications to enable you to carry out PAT Testing. -
October 25, 2021Our Technical Department, aka Al & Ewan have been working hard designing the infrastructure for a state of the art LED lighting system for this temporary structure, the ‘Garden Pavilion’. -
March 10, 2020Our event courses are specially designed for those within the events industry, looking at the latest key products unique to the events world. Read how you can partake in a course yourself! -
February 25, 2020Let us introduce you to our new professional, UK manufactured LED dimmer by Anytronics. -
February 18, 2020Marquees are all the rage these days. From weddings to birthdays even the poshest hotels seem to have some canvas structure to cater for the masses. A marquee is a bride’s number two choice of wedding venue in the UK, only slightly pipped to the post by stately homes which although a dream, are not within everyone’s budget.
