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Company Switch vs. Disconnect Switches

Patrick Evans

When making purchasing or specifying decisions regarding electrical equipment for entertainment venues there are many factors to consider. The top of the list should always be safety. When it comes to making a decision between company switches and standard disconnect switches, the factor that often takes priority is price. While disconnect switches may often be the more affordable option, the value added into a company switch becomes apparent when features are compared side by side.

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The additional safety and features of ESL’s ShowSwitch make it a logical choice for entertainment power needs. The standard safety-interlocked feature of the ShowSwitch prevents live parts from being accessible, thus minimizing electrical hazards. In addition to being safety-interlocked, the ShowSwitch is equipped with an indicator light that clearly shows if the power is on. The ShowSwitch is also designed to be used without a certified electrician once installed. This cuts down significantly on operating costs. Disconnect switches are a generic solution that does not offer the combination of safety features desirable in an entertainment project.

For more information on why choosing a ShowSwitch over a disconnect switch is the right move for you, please contact us at info@eslpwr.com.

There are Company Switches and Then There is ShowSwitch

Erika Thorson

Today’s wave of live entertainment in venues such as hotels, theaters and sports arenas brings with it a surplus of technical production requirements. One of these crucial necessities includes quickly connecting and disconnecting portable equipment. Considering the fact that a majority of events are constantly travelling from location to location on a set time and schedule, having a convenient and safe way to connect temporary systems (such as lighting and sound equipment) is paramount. This is where ESL’s ShowSwitch Company Switch comes into play:  to supply customers with a power distribution solution that ensures a safe yet quick method of plugging into a venue’s power source.  The infographic below illustrates the ins and outs of set stage applications and the benefits that ESL’s ShowSwitch Company Switch has to offer.


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ESL presenting ShowSwitch at Lighting and Design International

Lesleyanne Daniels

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ESL is excited to be presenting at the 2015 Live Design International show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show hosts thousands of entertainment related industry workers, and is considered the leading global tradeshow and conference for live design professionals.  A wide variety of companies exhibit and attend, including those working in theatre, concerts, clubs, theme parks and houses of worship. The week is filled with live demos, and face-to-face discussions about the newest technologies and trends. The best in the industry convene from more than 88 countries, traveling to LDI to network, see the latest gear in action, refresh their knowledge, and replenish their creativity.

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