News & Blog

  1. Artic Cables

    Use of Arctic Cables in Marquees and For Outdoor Events

    March 05, 2019
    How-to Articles, Blog
    Simon and our Technical Department are frequently answering questions regarding the reasons for using Arctic Cable.  Simon has taken a few minutes to write a blog giving some explanation to this. 
  2. Socapex Extension Cables

    What is Socapex?

    March 04, 2019
    How-to Articles, New Product Launch
    Socapex is a brand of electrical connectors known in the entertainment industry for their 19 pin electrical connectors, commonly known as Socapex connectors.
  3. Executive Hire Show 2019

    Exhibiting Titan Power at the Executive Hire Show for the First Time!

    January 29, 2019
    News Articles, Blog
    Titan Power will be exhibiting at the Executive Hire Show for the first time this February. The show launched in 2007 has become the unmissable national exhibition for the equipment and plant hire industry.
  4. Theatre Royal Plymouth

    Theatre Royal Plymouth, Exterior Lighting Enhancement Project

    January 10, 2019
    News Articles, Blog
    In Early December Essential Supplies were approached by Theatre Royal Plymouth confirming that they wanted to go ahead with a quote for their theatre lighting and accessories.
  5. Bespoke Lighting & Audio for Events, Functions & Parties

    Bespoke Lighting & Audio for Events, Functions & Parties

    December 07, 2018
    How-to Articles, Blog
    A beautiful venue deserves stunning lighting and audio systems. Everything from weddings to seasonal parties and corporate events, Essential Supplies can help with every step.
  6. Festoon Lighting

    Festoon Lighting Explained

    October 30, 2018
    Blog
    Festoon lighting has become extremely popular over the last few years – originally seen at funfairs, they can now be seen at many functions both indoors and outdoors, such as weddings, Christmas markets and festivals.
  7. Tipi and marquees with drop festoon

    Festoon Drops and Lampholder Extensions Newly Available

    September 09, 2018
    News Articles, New Product Launch
    Introducing our new range of must have festoon lighting, designed for both inside and outside use. This is commercial grade perfect for festivals, events, lighting up walkways, tipis, gardens, while the white cabled festoons are perfect for inside a marquee.
  8. Catering power

    How do I plug in my catering stall at a festival?

    July 12, 2018
    How-to Articles, Blog
    Often at Essential Supplies we get asked – how do I plug in my catering stand at a festival? Let's talk about some of the types of questions asked an what can be done.
  9. Coloured Lamps

    Connectable Festoon, Festoon Drops, Lamps for Festoon Lighting and Effects

    July 03, 2018
    How-to Articles, Blog
    Here at Essential Supplies there is a buzz of excitement around the new Festoons coming in at the end of July.  There is also a fantastic choice of lamps we can supply.  This really makes it possible to order and design a wide range and style of festoon.  These last few weeks of using our gardens as another room really have turned all our thoughts to how imaginative we can be with our garden/marquee lighting.
  10. Sporting venues

    The key for reliable electrical power solutions at Sporting Venues and Events is Titan Power Distribution

    June 21, 2018
    News Articles, Blog
    Here at Essential Supplies we were delighted to hear that several of our Titan range of Power Distribution boxes have gone to Russia for the World Cup!
  11. EcoV Charger

    What EV Charger is most suitable for use at Events & Festivals?

    June 04, 2018
    Blog
    At Essential Supplies we have a charger here at work which successfully keeps both cars topped up as well as charging at home overnight.
  12. Power Distribution Explained

    Power Distribution Unit Safety Hardware Explained – RCDs, MCBs and RCBOs

    May 24, 2018
    How-to Articles
    Our Power Distribution Units are a fantastic piece of equipment that can be an efficient and convenient method of distributing an electrical circuit from a single input source to multiple output devices in the branch circuit.