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FAQ - UTILITY SERVICES

Electrical

How do I order Electrical Service?

First determine which service will be needed 120, 208 or 480 volt.

When do I order 120 volt service?

120 volt (110 volt and 115 volt) service is considered basic electrical, the same type service you find in home and office. You will order 120 volt service for lights and standard office equipment or home appliances.

Where does 120 services originate?

Back center of In-line and Peninsula booths. Floor ports in Island booths.

How do I order 120 volt service?

120 volt service is ordered in 1000 watt or 2000 watt receptacles. Determine the total amount of power in watts for 120 volt service.

  • Example
    3- 100 watt light bulbs = 300 watts
    1 - computer w/monitor = 500 watts
    1 - TV with VCR = 500 watts
    Total = 1300

You would order one 2000 watt outlets If the total came to 2100 watts you would order one 2000 watt and one 1000 watt service.

What is 208 and 480 volt service?

208 and 480 volt service is generally needed for motor machinery and equipment.

Where does 208 and 480 services originate?

All 208 service up to 100 amps originates from the floor above 100 amps originates from the ceiling. 480 service up to 100 amps originates in floor, 480 service above 100 amps originates from the ceiling.

When do I order 208 or 480 volt service?

Mostly for machinery determined by checking the electrical specification on the equipment. Each machine will require a separate service with connection and exhibitor provided disconnect with over current protection.

When do I order 24 hour service?

All power to exhibits is turned off daily 30 minutes after the close of the show. When you have electronic equipment that needs to stay on, perishable refrigerated foods, machinery that circulates water or live fish ponds 24 hour services is required.

When do I need to complete an Electrical Labor Order?

  • Electrical distribution under carpet from service origination.
  • 208 and 480 volt service connections to equipment.
  • Installation of exhibitor owned lighting fixtures, track lights and power tracks theatrical lights and truss in and over exhibits.
  • Electrical distribution overhead and/or connection to dimmers including theatrical lights used as spots or floods.
  • Wiring and hanging of overhead electrical signs.

Plumbing

How do I order Plumbing Services?

Plumbing services are water, drain and compressed air lines.

Where does Plumbing Services originate?

Back center of In-line and Peninsula booths. Floor ports in Island booths. A floor plan and Labor Order will be required for distribution under carpet.

Who will make the final connection to services?

A PCCA plumber will make all final connections to equipment.

Will I be charged for the connection to my equipment?

Yes, Labor and materials, tubing, fittings will be charged.