Powering inflatables is a key part of your event planning. Below, we outline everything you need to know about our generator options and safety requirements to keep your event running smoothly.

Generator Requirements for Inflatables

Power Needs
For any inflatable that children will step on, we require 1 blower per 15 amp circuit. This ensures proper airflow and prevents overloading the power supply.

Example:
- Obstacle Courses: If you have four obstacle courses, you'll need four generators.

Why We Don’t Allow Two Blowers on One Generator
Most 5000-watt generators provide 24-26 amps. Running two blowers on one generator can overload it, causing it to shut off.

Generator Capacity Breakdown

• 4000-Watt Generator:
  Our preferred choice, capable of powering 90% of our inflatables up to 27 feet in length. It supports 1 full-size blower or 1 small inflatable like sports games or giant carnival games.
  Power usage: 4-6 amps per blower.
• 6500-Watt Generator:
  Can power 2 blowers at once, ideal for larger events with more inflatables.
• 9000-Watt Generator:
  Ideal for 3 blowers or up to 4 smaller inflatables (e.g., sports games or giant carnival games). Perfect for larger events.

Generator Rentals and District-Supplied Generators

Using Your Own District Generators
If your school or district has its own generators, you must get approval from us before we can use them. While these generators are more powerful, they’re also much louder. You’ll need to provide us with photos of the generator showing watts, amps, and the number of outlets to ensure they meet the requirements.

Powering Smaller Inflatables

Smaller inflatables (e.g., sports games and giant carnival games) use 4-6 amps per blower, allowing us to connect 2 blowers per circuit for these types of inflatables. We can also use extension cords up to 75 feet for these.

For larger inflatables, we recommend 50 feet max for extension cords to ensure safe operation.

Safety Considerations

• 1 HP blower: Uses 9-11 amps
• 1.5 HP blower: Uses 10-12 amps
• 2 HP blower: Uses 10-15 amps

To ensure safe operation:

• 1 blower per 15 amp circuit for inflatables.
• 2 blowers per circuit for smaller inflatables.
• Maximum extension cord length: 75 feet for smaller inflatables, 50 feet for larger inflatables.
• We ensure safe setup and secure each generator and inflatable.

Conclusion: Let Us Handle the Power

We provide reliable power options to ensure your event goes smoothly. Let us help you set up the right equipment for your event's size and needs. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

Questions?
Call us at 650-630-5867 or send us an email!.