Retail and Food Vendor Education Center

BPS Nobody likes last minute changes and charges so we have created this page to assist Retail and Food Vendors to accurately order power services. Please order your power according to this guide. If your plug or power service is not specified please let the promoter and us know in advance so that we can accommodate your needs. In some instances, 3 phase power or alternate voltages are required which is why it is important to advance correctly so you have a successful experience. If you have any questions you may escalate it to you vendor coordinator or info@backstagepowersolutions.com

Recommended Self Supplied Power Kit

4x 100' 12/3 Extension Cords

6x50' 12/3 Extension Cords

4x25' 14/3 Extension Cords

4x 20amp Power Strip

2x Tritap

Non Contact Tester

*All cables must have ground pin or they will trip the circuit's GFCI.

Standard Vendor Power Service

Standard vendor power supplied is 2x 20a circuits. This is 2 plugs on a spider box and 2 separate breakers, giving you 40amps at 120 volts total. Typically enough to power lights, POS, and a freezer or a microwave.

30a Food Trailer Power

This is known as a standard TT30 RV plug and found on some food vendor trailers. If you have the twist lock version L5/30 we will need to supply the appropriate adapter.

L15/30 Food Trailer Power

This is known as a 120/240v 30a twist lock. It has 4 prongs oriented in a circular fashion and gives 2x 30a circuits. It is commonly found on a gas generator.

50a Food Truck Power Straight Blade

This is known as a standard 50a RV plug or in NEMA standards L14/50. It is the service required on most commercial food trucks.

50a Twist Food Vendor Power

If you are an event veteran food vendor, this is the plug that your truck has installed for it's shore power. NEMA code CS6365