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| Author: | Nlouch [ Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Simplifying lighting power cables |
I have overhead lights - for the sake of this conversation let's just say I have 4 of them. They swirl, project and make nice little patterns. Each time I setup I have to mess with the power cables (also DMX cables but let's ignore these for now). They terminate in standard UK 3 pin plugs. What I want to do is this: 1) Cut the plugs off and connect a more "quick" connector - eg Neutric. 2) Run all 4 power connections to one plug socket. So basically I plug in 1 3-pin UK plug, that is wired up to 4 female connectors (eg Neutrik). Into this I plug my 4 lights. This would allow me to route the cabling more efficiently and vastly improve my setup/pulldown times. Any idea if this is ok? If not, any suggestions? |
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| Author: | Wiggly Dave [ Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Simplifying lighting power cables |
Not Sure on this one ......like you I run lights when I go mobile..but i'm still using the "4 plugs into one extension" set up. Let me know how you get on..and how it will affect the PAT testing rules.... |
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| Author: | Wiggly Dave [ Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Simplifying lighting power cables |
Sorry I duplicated the post somehow |
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| Author: | Nlouch [ Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Simplifying lighting power cables |
Ah crap yeah, forgot my invalidate all my PAT crap. |
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| Author: | Nlouch [ Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Simplifying lighting power cables |
OK ignoring the PAT stuff, as I have spoken to an advisor who said "It would be subject to testing like everything else"... Is this feasibly possible? |
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| Author: | jdmeister [ Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Simplifying lighting power cables |
Calculate the load on the total system.. If it's below the rated capacity of the breaker on that socket, go with it. On movie sets, electrical is connected with a snap in connector, rated high enough to connect several types of lighting. (One plug fits all) 
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