# Photo Booth Power Cut: What Happens in Freetown? | 360 Photobooth Freetown > What happens to a 360 photo booth during a power cut at a Freetown event, why generator switchovers matter too, and what to ask a supplier before booking. URL: https://360photoboothfreetown.com/guide/photo-booth-power-cut-freetown/ # What Happens to a Photo Booth If the Power Goes Off in Freetown? Why outages stop most booths, and the one question to ask before you pay a deposit. By [360 Photobooth Freetown](https://360photoboothfreetown.com/), the 360 photo booth hire service for Freetown · Updated 7 October 2026 If a photo booth runs on the venue's mains power, it stops the moment the power goes off, and again during any generator switchover. A booth with its own backup power keeps recording through both. In Freetown, where outages are a normal part of event planning, ask every supplier which kind they bring before you pay a deposit. ## What a 360 booth needs power for A 360 booth has four parts that use electricity: - **The motor** that turns the camera arm. - **The ring light** that lights guests on the platform. - **The camera or phone** recording the clip. - **The sharing screen** that shows the QR code. If any of these loses power, the booth stops. A booth plugged into the venue’s sockets loses all four at once. ## Outages and switchovers Grid outages happen at Freetown events often enough that hosts plan around them. Most hotels, and many halls, have a generator. But there is a second problem: the **switchover**. When mains power drops, there is a gap of seconds or longer before the generator takes over. Some equipment restarts cleanly; a booth mid-recording may not. At family compounds, church halls and beach venues, there may be no generator at all, or one that is needed for the DJ and the lights. ## What backup power changes A booth with its own backup supply does not care what the venue’s power is doing. The arm keeps turning, the ring light stays on, and the QR codes keep working. During an outage the room behind the guests may go dark, but the people on the platform stay lit, and some of the most memorable clips of the night come from those moments. Our booth runs on its own [backup power](https://360photoboothfreetown.com/power-backed-360-photo-booth/) on every booking. It is part of the standard setup, not an upgrade. ## Questions to ask any supplier Before you pay a deposit, ask: - **What happens to the booth if the venue loses power?** - **Does it have its own backup supply, or does it need our generator?** - **Is backup power included in the price?** - **Will it compete with the DJ for the generator?** If the answer is “we use the venue’s power”, plan for the booth stopping during outages. ## What the venue still needs Backup power keeps the booth running, but the booth still needs a level, firm space about 3 m by 3 m and cover from rain. See [how much space a 360 booth needs](https://360photoboothfreetown.com/guide/how-much-space-does-a-360-photo-booth-need/). ## Bottom line A booth on mains power stops when the power does. A booth with backup power keeps going. In Freetown, that is the first question to ask. To book a power-backed booth, call or WhatsApp [+232 75 009582](tel:+23275009582). Want a price for your date? ## Frequently asked questions ### Does the venue's generator solve the problem? Partly. The generator restores power, but the switchover still cuts it for a moment, and the generator may be reserved for the sound system and lights. ### Is backup power an extra charge? Not with us. It is included on every booking. ### Will videos already recorded be lost in an outage? Clips are saved as they are made. With backup power, the booth keeps recording and sharing without a break. Talk to a person Monday to Sunday, 8:00am to 8:00pm ## More planning guides - [Cost GuideHow Much Does a 360 Photo Booth Cost in Freetown? (2026)](https://360photoboothfreetown.com/guide/360-photo-booth-cost-freetown/) - [Decision GuideHow to Plan a 360 Photo Booth Brand Activation in Freetown](https://360photoboothfreetown.com/guide/360-photo-booth-brand-activation-planning/) - [LearnCan You Use a 360 Photo Booth in Freetown's Rainy Season?](https://360photoboothfreetown.com/guide/360-photo-booth-rainy-season-freetown/) - [Decision GuideDo You Need a 360 Photo Booth If You Have a Wedding Videographer?](https://360photoboothfreetown.com/guide/360-photo-booth-vs-wedding-videographer/) - [Decision GuideWhat to Send for a Custom 360 Video Overlay](https://360photoboothfreetown.com/guide/360-video-overlay-what-to-send/) Get a written quote Two quick steps. We reply on WhatsApp or by phone with availability and a written price. Prefer to talk? Call [+232 75 009582](tel:+23275009582). Monday to Sunday, 8:00am to 8:00pm. Ready to price your event? Call or WhatsApp +232 75 009582.