Choosing a Charging Station: Capacity, Body and Daily Routine
In a venue that uses rechargeable table lamps, every lamp has to be recharged at the end of the day. Plugging the lamps in one by one takes time and creates cable clutter in the service area. A charging station gathers this work in one place: the lamps are placed in their slots and are ready for the next service with a full battery.
How to choose the capacity
The first criterion is the number of lamps to be charged at the same time. Count the rechargeable table lamps in the venue and include the spare ones. If the capacity is below the number of lamps, some lamps have to be charged separately, which breaks the order the station provides. As the number of lamps grows, placing several stations at different points is also an option. In venues with separate service areas such as a terrace and an indoor hall, giving each area its own station shortens the distance the lamps are carried.
Round body or shelf body?
- Round-body station: the lamps stand on tiers around a single vertical axis; the footprint is small and it fits next to a service station or into a narrow corner.
- Rectangular shelf station: the lamps are lined up on shelves; you can see at a glance which lamp is charging, and it suits a storeroom or back-of-house layout.
Placement and safety
The station should stand on a dry, level surface near a socket. Keep it away from wet areas and heat sources such as hobs and ovens. Check at every placement that each lamp sits correctly in its charging slot; a lamp that is not seated properly does not charge.
Daily routine
The most practical method is to collect the lamps on the station at the same time every day when service ends. This way no lamp goes to a table half charged. Charging regularly without waiting for a lamp to run flat keeps the number of usable lamps the same every evening. Nothing should be placed on the station while charging, and the slots should be kept free of dust.
Single charging base and call button
In a venue with only a few lamps, or as a spare charging point, a single charging base is enough. The illuminated waiter call button is placed on the table; when a guest presses it, its light alerts the service staff, and it needs no cable.
