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Electricity and Electrical labor can become over whelming in some cities. There are a few ways to minimize your costs while on site electrically.
- Pre-wire as much of the exhibit as possible, prepare all electrical equipment to just be plugged in. Doing wiring and connecting on site might lead to needing to order electrical labor.
- Avoid hard wiring - if an electrician has to connect actual wires for your equipment to work, your labor bill will increase significantly.
- Do not order an electrical outlet for every piece of equipment you need electricity for. Understand how many AMPs each piece requires and order only the electrical power you will need.
- Have your electrical labor ordered to lay all cords under carpet and pad. This will avoid having to pay to have your crates moved and your carpet to be pulled up and reinstalled. Schedule your electrical labor before your install labor.
- Make a floor plan of your exhibit booth highlighting exactly where your equipment is being placed and where the electrical outlets need to be. This will save on electrical labor time within your booth as well as allow the contrator to complete the work before your arrival.
Carry extension cords, T plugs or power strips in your gang box. They will save you a rental fee on site. Purchasing electrical equipment before the show will always be cheaper than renting on site. |
