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ESL’s complete line of ShowSwitch™ (Company Switches) are UL 891 Listed as Theatrical Switchboards and range from 100-400 AMPS, with Pin & Sleeve Theatre Outlets from 60-100A, and Concert Power Distribution Boards up to 1600A. In addition to our standard company switch, ESL also provides the entertainment industry with custom show power solutions.
Color-coded cam-style receptacles provide users with a simple and quick plug & play connection. ShowSwitches are also equipped with a safety-interlocked door for safe connection, operation, and maintenance.
ESL designs Company Switches for entertainment venues such as:
- Sports Arenas
- Amphitheaters
- Convention Centers
- Theaters
- Hotels
- Casinos
- Night Clubs
- Studios
ESL provides manufacturer representatives throughout the United States to provide technical and customer service support for our Entertainment Power Solutions products.
Frequently Asked Questions
A company switch (also called a theatrical switchboard) is a power distribution panel that receives a venue’s electrical service and distributes it to production equipment, stage lighting, audio systems, and event services via multiple cam-style receptacles. ESL’s ShowSwitch™ company switches are UL 891 Listed as Theatrical Switchboards and are available in 100A, 200A, and 400A configurations.
UL 891 is the Underwriters Laboratories standard for Switchboards; the safety listing that applies to theatrical switchboards and company switches. A UL 891 Listed company switch has been independently tested and certified for construction, performance, and fault protection. For entertainment venues, a UL 891 Listed product is essential for code compliance, insurance requirements, and the safety of production staff and venue personnel.
ShowSwitch™ is used in sports arenas, outdoor amphitheaters, convention centers, theaters, performing arts centers, hotels and casino ballrooms, night clubs, television and film studios, and outdoor concert and festival sites. ESL also manufactures specialty power pedestals for food service concessions, ADA-compliant spectator power outlets with EV charging, and broadcast truck assemblies for ENG/SNG satellite news trucks at stadiums.
Standard ShowSwitch™ company switches are available in 100A, 200A, and 400A. Concert power distribution boards are available up to 1600A for large-scale productions. Pin and sleeve theatre outlets are available in 60A and 100A. Combo assemblies can combine multiple ratings in one enclosure, for example a 400A main with 200A and 100A sub-panels.
Yes. ESL manufactures outdoor company switches in Type 3R weatherproof enclosures for permanent outdoor venue installations and outdoor events. Available in pad mount and wall mount configurations, they are rated to withstand rain, dust, and outdoor conditions commonly used at stadium plazas, amphitheaters, outdoor concert venues, and fairgrounds.
Yes. Custom options include combo switches combining multiple panel ratings in one enclosure, dual chamber switches with isolated compartments for separate feeds, flush mount configurations for in-wall or in-floor installation, and custom amperage ratings. ESL provides manufacturer representatives throughout the United States for specification and design support. Call (800) 922-4188 or visit eslpwr.com/local-reps.
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