Shell Scheme stands: have a 500W 13amp single socket included in their package. Any additional electrics or lighting must be carried out and/or connected via our official electricalsupplier, Creative Live. Natural light within the hall 2 is limited and we encourage you to consider additional lighting on your stand.
Space only stands: Electrics and lighting are not included in the stand price so all electrical work must be carried out and/or connected via our official electrical supplier, Creative Live.
Please order your lighting and electrical requirements by filling in the correct order form, please find them at the via the Exhibitor E-zone.
Orders should be placed by 6th February 2025 to take advantage of the early booking price – a surcharge will apply for orders received after this date.
Should you need any further information please contact Creative Live on 01676 545410 or sales@creativelive.uk.
Please note the following:
1. Exhibitors are advised to consider lighting their stands to highlight the display material, particularly in Hall 2 where the ambient venue lighting is fairly soft.
2. It is not permissible for exhibitors’ own lights to be powered from a socket, except for bespoke fittings made for ‘pop up’ style displays, when there must be a separate socket for lighting and power. Light fittings must comply with all regulations and be suitable for their use.
3. No electrical wiring shall be permitted to cross aisles, walk areas on stands, or run to adjoining stands.
4. Socket load must not exceed the ordered rating.
5. Socket outlets must never be closer than 2m from a sink.
6. 4-Gang extension sockets may not exceed 2m length and 500w load. No more than one per socket. No multi-way adaptors may be used.
7. Extension leads on reels/drums/coils of flexible cable are not permitted.
8. Plug tops must comply with British Standards and be suitably fused.
9. The maximum length of flexible cable to an appliance is 2m.
10. It is a legal requirement that all plug-in items and associated wiring are PAT tested and test labels attached with certificates available for inspection.
11. All cable joints must be protected.
12. Long arm lights must not encroach on the gangway. All equipment will be subject to spot checks. Failure to adhere will result in electrical supplies being withheld.
13. Any 24 hour power supplies must be pre-ordered and cannot be arranged at short notice.
10 Please see below a Quick Reference Guide designed to assist exhibitors in planning their power requirements, and if followed, will reduce the likelihood of problems occurring at the venue.
Creative Live Limited provides standard 3-pin English 13A socket-outlets, but with four different power ratings. The list below gives examples of equipment that can be used with each of the power ratings:
Actual power requirements will vary depending upon the individual equipment used. All electrical equipment has a Rating Plate that shows its power consumption in Watts(W) or kilowatts (kW). You should carefully examine all equipment to be used and calculate the exact power usage before ordering your electrical power requirements.
SK1 (500W) IS RATED AT 2 AMP AND CAN SUPPLY:
• One computer [or 2 x laptops]
• A small domestic fridge
• Four mobile phone chargers
• Television and video
• or any combination of the above using a single 4-way extension (maximum length 2m)subject to a total load of 500W
SK2 (1000W) is rated at 4 AMP AND CAN SUPPLY:
• Small domestic coffee machine (750W – 1kW)
• Small domestic steamer (900W – 1kW)
• Small microwave cooker (750W – 1kW)
• Vacuum Cleaner (800W – 1kW)
SK3 (2kW) AND SK4 (3kW) ARE RATED AT 10 AMP AND 13 AMP AND CAN SUPPLY:
(No 4 WAY extension can be used in conjunction with the 2kw & 3kw socket outlets)
• Jug Kettle (2kW – 3kW)
• Catering coffee machine (1.5kW – 3kW) • Industrial Cleaners(1.2kW – 3kW)
