Northampton Power Cut Checker
Use this page to see if there is currently a power cut in Northampton.
POWER CUT NORTHAMPTON
CONTACT US FOR YOUR EMERGENCY POWER!
Northampton is on the National Grid Electricity Distribution network. The checker below shows live outages, or call 105 free to report one. If your business is affected, we offer an emergency generator 24/7.
POWER EMERGENCY? CALL US 24/7/365 ON 0115 9444 422
POWER CUT IN NORTHAMPTON: QUICK STEPS
See the checker below or the National Grid Electricity Distribution map for your postcode. If nothing shows, call 105, free in England. Stay back from any cable on the ground.
- Check your fuse board before assuming it is a network fault.
- Do not run a petrol generator indoors.
- Look out at the street: dark houses and street lights mean a wider fault.
- Unplug the TV, computer and router until the supply settles.
Keep the freezer closed, light the house with torches and keep a phone charged so you can check the map for updates. Older neighbours may appreciate a quick knock on the door.
If you are leaving the house, switch off the cooker, iron and heaters first so nothing comes back on while you are out. Write down when the supply failed, in case you need to claim for spoiled food.
NORTHAMPTON BUSINESS AND PUBLIC SITES
Industrial and housing estates were built at Lumbertubs, Moulton Park and Round Spinney as part of the 1968 New Town expansion, and the University of Northampton and Northampton General Hospital serve the town. Warehouses, labs and wards all depend on constant supply. For warehouses and workshops, a cut means stalled conveyors, missed dispatch slots and stock left waiting on the dock. We provide 24/7 emergency generator hire, and we install and maintain standby generators for firms that want backup ready before the next outage. Before you call, note what must run, how long for and where a generator could be placed safely, so we can match the set to your site. Our Northampton generator service covers standby power, and our guide shows how to keep your business running.
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A SUBSTATION FIRE AND NORTHAMPTON’S NETWORK
On 15 April 2021, a fire at an electrical substation in Semilong cut power to properties in the NN1 and NN2 postcodes, with Western Power Distribution (now National Grid Electricity Distribution) aiming to restore supply by 11pm. One substation fault was enough to black out part of the town centre that night. If you have health needs or are of pension age, you may be eligible for the Priority Services Register.
NORTHAMPTON POWER CUTS – CHECK NOW WITH OUR INTERACTIVE MAP
The checker below lists live outages around Northampton. Enter your postcode for restoration estimates where available.
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Please note - we are unable to assist with home power cut issues - but we will try to provide you with the correct contact number for your energy provider who should be able to assist you further.
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NORTHAMPTON AND NEARBY TOWNS
We cover Daventry, Wellingborough, Kettering and the surrounding area as well.
Which postcodes did the 2021 Semilong substation fire affect?
Properties in parts of NN1 and NN2 lost power after the fire.
OUR NORTHAMPTON EMERGENCY POWER CUT HIRE SERVICES
Our in-house hire specialists will listen to your specific needs to create a bespoke hire package. Within 2-4 hours, we can be with you restoring the power, wherever you are in Northampton or the surrounding areas.
BESPOKE PACKAGES BUILT TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Everything is available on long or short-term rental contracts. Whether it is for planned routine works or reactive emergency situations, our service team can manage the logistics from the delivery, through to the commissioning of any temporary hire systems. This service includes the on-site assessment for installing a temporary generator in a safe and sustainable manner.
FIND OUT MOREEMERGENCY GENERATOR HIRE 365 DAYS A YEAR
If you are facing a sudden loss of power, you can trust that we will get things sorted quickly. We aim to get equipment to you within 4 hours of logging a call with our team. An on-site engineer will provide an assessment for installing a temporary generator, no matter where you are in the country.
FIND OUT MOREREMOTE MONITORING USING THE LATEST TELEMETRY SYSTEMS
Using the very latest telemetry systems, we can remotely monitor the operation of your hire generator sets while operating in an unmanned location. These controls and measures monitor:
- Fuel & coolant levels
- Oil levels & pressure
- Operating temperature
- Battery status
- Power output
The system also helps to ensure the smooth running of essential or back up power without having to send an engineer regularly to site.
FIND OUT MORESPECIALIST CONTROL CAPABILITIES
Our machines can be configured to offer additional resilience for critical suppliers. Applications include:
- Generator to generator load sharing
- On Load demand Schemes
- G99 compliant mains synchronisation & decoupling
- Peak lopping
- Dead bus synchronisation
- Configurable PLC software
Coupled with our remote Scada monitoring system, we are able to provide our clients with real time status, alarms and control, giving them peace of mind.
FIND OUT MOREOVER 1100 RENTAL SPEC GENERATORS AVAILABLE FROM 20 – 2200KVA, DELIVERED WITHIN 2-4 HOURS IN AN EMERGENCY
No matter what you’re trying to power, we can find a generator which suits your requirements. You may be looking to power equipment, a building or a temporary event – whatever it is we can find the appropriate solution. With Hire Sales team members located across the UK, we’re never far away if you’re looking for help. Below is a selection of our hire generator range, which boasts over 30 different generators, rated from 20 – 2200kVA.
NetZPack 60/75
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NetZPack 45/75
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NetZPack 30/45
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NetZPack 30/75
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R220C5 220kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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R165C5 165kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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R550C5 550kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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R50C5 50kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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YOUR SPECIALIST HIRE TEAM
We have a dedicated team of experts to look after hire, as well as engineers, project managers, consultants and logistics coordinators who are all directly employed by us. They put their expertise to work for you, providing high specification equipment that is bespoke to your needs and budget.