Looking for any leads on a decent small generator rental for a show in downtown washington DC. I like the Sunbelt gear, but they're really railing me on delivery charges. Anyone know any any decent alternatives?
[WTR] 20kw generator in DC, 9/29-9-30
- Thread starter Tom Manchester
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Kelly Generator in Huntington MD. I am not sure if they have any special fees for going into the city but they are another option and only about 20 minutes further than the Sunbelt on route 4.
Re: 20kw generator in DC, 9/29-9-30
I've only ever used Sunbelt in that part of the world, but in Montreal I would occasionally pick up generators myself when it was the most cost-effective option. The smaller the generator the greater the percentage the delivery charge will end up being. I'm not sure if there are transport restrictions there, I know in Canada you only need special licensing for some unfathomably large full-tank capacity.
Somewhat related, does crossing into DC constitute inter-state transport?
I've only ever used Sunbelt in that part of the world, but in Montreal I would occasionally pick up generators myself when it was the most cost-effective option. The smaller the generator the greater the percentage the delivery charge will end up being. I'm not sure if there are transport restrictions there, I know in Canada you only need special licensing for some unfathomably large full-tank capacity.
Somewhat related, does crossing into DC constitute inter-state transport?
Re: 20kw generator in DC, 9/29-9-30
Unfortunately(?) I'm managing about 6 shows that weekend, so I don't really have the time to pick up a gennie, delivery is the only option. Thanks for the heads up on Kelly, Jay. I remember seeing a company called "Watts" a couple years back when we were working the cherry blossom festival that did all the street vendor power, unfortunately it's very difficult to google "watts generator rental" and find anything but spec sheets for generators!
Marlow I would imagine it does constitute interstate trucking. I'm coming down from DE anyway, so it's interstate either way. You're right though, the cost of delivery and pick up is about the same as the day rate of the unit itself!
Unfortunately(?) I'm managing about 6 shows that weekend, so I don't really have the time to pick up a gennie, delivery is the only option. Thanks for the heads up on Kelly, Jay. I remember seeing a company called "Watts" a couple years back when we were working the cherry blossom festival that did all the street vendor power, unfortunately it's very difficult to google "watts generator rental" and find anything but spec sheets for generators!
Marlow I would imagine it does constitute interstate trucking. I'm coming down from DE anyway, so it's interstate either way. You're right though, the cost of delivery and pick up is about the same as the day rate of the unit itself!
Re: 20kw generator in DC, 9/29-9-30
Are you sure it wasnt actually 'AMPS'? They are my personal favorite genie outfit in DC. And AMPS stands for Annapolis Mobile Power System, which you probably CAN google.
. Seriously, I cannot recommend them highly enough. Probably not the cheapest game in town. But a great outfit...
Are you sure it wasnt actually 'AMPS'? They are my personal favorite genie outfit in DC. And AMPS stands for Annapolis Mobile Power System, which you probably CAN google.
. Seriously, I cannot recommend them highly enough. Probably not the cheapest game in town. But a great outfit...Re: 20kw generator in DC, 9/29-9-30
Hm I'll have to check them out. Fwiw sunbelt was $200/ day plus $160 for delivery and $160 for pick up for a 20kw. No idea if that includes fuel. I don't think that's entirely unreasonable, but I'd like to see if I can do better.
Are you sure it wasnt actually 'AMPS'? They are my personal favorite genie outfit in DC. And AMPS stands for Annapolis Mobile Power System, which you probably CAN google.
Hm I'll have to check them out. Fwiw sunbelt was $200/ day plus $160 for delivery and $160 for pick up for a 20kw. No idea if that includes fuel. I don't think that's entirely unreasonable, but I'd like to see if I can do better.
Re: 20kw generator in DC, 9/29-9-30
x2 on AMPS. Never contracted with them directly, but they are at all of the NFL events I do and have done some of the private events as well. Always been rock solid for me.
x2 on AMPS. Never contracted with them directly, but they are at all of the NFL events I do and have done some of the private events as well. Always been rock solid for me.