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EQUIPMENT HIRE · photon EVENT TECHNOLOGY

Power Supply & Distribution Hire for Events

Safe power for stage, sound, lighting and catering: CEE distribution boards from 16 to 125 A, cabling in all lengths and complete Schuko sets – laid out in a proper load plan, delivered or collected from our warehouse in Wesseling near Cologne.

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Open-air on a field, marquee, corporate event or trade fair stand: nothing runs without solid power distribution – and with daisy-chained extension leads the breaker trips at the first soundcheck. photon covers the whole path from the feed at the house connection or site power box to a properly fused socket at the stage, tech position, lighting and catering.

You get distros, cabling and adapters from our touring stock – the same equipment we run on concerts and corporate productions. We plan the load distribution to match your consumers and deliver and cable in the Cologne/Bonn/Düsseldorf area – or you collect everything yourself as dry hire from our Wesseling warehouse.

Power distribution for hire

CEE distribution boards

From the compact 32 A to 6× Schuko mini distro (from €18/day) and 63 A distros from €66.30 up to main distros such as the 125 A distro from €25 per day.

CEE cabling

Cable runs in all lengths: 32 A from €4.90 (10 m), 63 A from €25 (10 m) and 125 A (10 m) for €48.10 per day.

Schuko sets

Pre-packed distribution sets for stands, backstage and catering: small, medium and large with TriBlock – price on request.

Adapters

CEE adapters between 16, 32, 63 and 125 A – so every feed matches your equipment.

How power gets to your event

  1. Enquire: Tell us what will be running – PA, lighting, LED wall, catering appliances – and what feed the venue offers.
  2. Load plan & quote: We size distros and cabling to match and send you a concrete quote.
  3. Delivery or collection: We deliver and cable in the Cologne/Bonn/Düsseldorf area – or you collect from our Wesseling warehouse.
  4. Return: After the event we strip down, or you simply bring the kit back – done.

Why hire power distribution from photon?

  • A proper load plan: We calculate your consumers instead of plugging and hoping – no tripped breaker mid-event.
  • 16 to 125 A from one source: Distros, cabling and adapters from touring stock – everything fits together.
  • One warehouse for everything: PA systems, lighting and staging come along – properly matched.
  • Transparent daily rates: most individual prices are public in the rental shop.
  • Dry-hire discount: self-collectors save – briefing at the warehouse included.

Frequently asked questions about hiring

Who supplies power distribution for an event or open-air?

photon handles the complete power distribution for your event: from the feed at the house connection or site power box via CEE distros to properly fused sockets at the stage, sound, lighting and catering – planned in a load plan, delivered in the Cologne/Bonn/Düsseldorf area or collected from Wesseling.

What does hiring a power distro cost?

CEE distribution boards start at €3.60 per day, mini distros from CEE to Schuko at €4.90, main distros such as the 125 A distro from €25. CEE cabling starts at €1.20, complete Schuko sets on request. All prices plus VAT – most of them publicly listed in the rental shop.

What power feed does my event need?

Rule of thumb: a Schuko socket delivers up to 3.7 kW – enough for a small sound system. 16 A CEE gives around 11 kW, 32 A about 22 kW (a typical stage with light and sound), 63 A around 43 kW and 125 A about 86 kW for large productions. We are happy to calculate your consumers in detail.

Does photon also hire out generators?

Yes, a compact generator (Honda EU 22i) is available in the rental stock. Larger feeds come from the house connection, a site power box or a generator set provided on site – we gladly advise on the right sizing.

How long is my quote valid?

Our quotes are non-binding and prices are calculated daily. You have 10 days to confirm informally – a short e-mail is enough. The booking becomes binding with our order confirmation. If availability has changed in the meantime, we adjust the quote first – so you never confirm blindly.

Which CEE power distros can I hire for 16 A, 32 A and 63 A?

For 16 A and 32 A, photon hires out mini distros from CEE to six Schuko sockets, and for 63 A CEE distros; the range covers 16 to 125 A. The 32 A mini distro with six Schuko sockets costs from €18 per day; 63 A distros start at €66.30 per day. CEE adapters between 16, 32, 63 and 125 A match every feed to your equipment. The load plan, which photon calculates for you, shows the rating you need. All prices plus VAT.

Request your power setup – before the breaker trips

Tell us what will be running at your event and you get a load plan and quote from professionals – or browse the power category in the rental shop (in German). We reply within a few hours on working days.

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What our customers say

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Laura W.

Corporate event, around 280 guests · Google review

“The whole team was friendly, helpful and absolutely professional.”
The sound quality during the speeches was excellent. … The lighting concept was spot on and created a great atmosphere. (translated from German)

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Christin H.

Student parties with up to 2,000 guests · Google review

“Whether a big student party with 2,000 guests or a small event in a lecture hall – with the photon team every event could be realised professionally and reliably.”
What I particularly appreciate is the uncomplicated communication, the reliable cooperation and the feeling that people here really think ahead. (translated from German)

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Benedikt V.

Rental customer for years · Google review

“The equipment is always in perfect condition, well maintained and totally reliable.”
I have never had a failure or any trouble with it. … Collection and return are relaxed, the equipment is packed for collection and can be loaded straight away. (translated from German)

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Sarah A.

Long-standing cooperation · Google review

“Working with photon has been excellent for years.”
The equipment is always in perfect condition, and even for short-notice requests a suitable solution is always found. (translated from German)