13th May 2008

Longer days, the odd glimmer of sunshine – not to mention the desire to squeeze into the shorts that no longer fit – can mean only one thing, summer is finally here. It won’t be long before every patch of grass across the world is covered with a marquee, stage or ice cream van, waiting to kick-off a season of outdoor weddings, sporting events, theatrical productions and music festivals. And it certainly won’t be long before everyone – from the crowds, bands and backstage crews to the wedding DJs and over-excited guests – starts heading for the fields in the hope that, for just one day, the soundtrack to their summer is not interrupted.

Behind every great event is a trail of hard-wearing cable. Choosing the right cable for your outdoor occasion can mean the difference between a great day out and a waste of time. Would Glastonbury revellers camp in a field for four days if it were just about getting caked in mud? (A festival without resilient lighting and sound systems is not really a festival.) And would the bride and groom really be as keen to take to the floor with a first dance without the cheesy music or mood lighting? I think not.

Wherever you are in the world, outdoor events mean unpredictable weather, extremes of temperature, exposure to sunlight and lots of feet. For a cable to do the hard work under these conditions it needs to be robust, flexible, and resistant to sunlight, cold and excessive trampling.
At Eland Cables we’ve got just the thing – heavy-duty Rubber Trailing Cables.

If you’re looking for a suitable cable to supply temporary power to audio-visual and lighting systems together with on site electrical distribution equipment, we suggest H07RNF Cable. Its Ethylene Propylene Rubber insulation, Polychloroprene sheath and Class 5 flexible plain copper conductor ensures that even in the most stressful of working environments, it won’t let you down. When using cable in particular to connect pumps and generators, we can also offer H07BN4F (6381TQ) Cable in addition to HO7RNF cable. With flexible copper conductors, Ethylene Propylene Rubber insulation and an oil resistant and flame retardant sheath it’s an ideal cable to brave the elements and help you dance the night away.
With so much to organise ahead of the big event, getting the right cable early on will certainly give you one less thing to worry about.

Let Eland Cables help you welcome in the summer in style. To find out more about the types of rubber trailing cables call us on 020 7241 8787.