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Thanks GaffTaper, You are 100% correct that claiming ignorance of an industry standard is no excuse in a civil suit. Any good lawyer will tell you that. As professionals, it is our job to know details about everything our venue owns/rents/uses and the standards that apply. Face it, if not us...

I am always amazed that these amusement vendors don't seem to learn from other vendors' deadly errors. Fly-aways are no longer novel incidents- they happen repeatedly worldwide. These happenings fall under the "recognized hazard" column. Anyone in the inflatables business can't claim these...

Hi Dave, You can read my views on how to comply with the new ANSI/SAIA standards in this Protocol article. If you're 100% certain that you'll ONLY have A-1 MEWPs in your "care, custody and control", then write your SUP and Rescue Plan to focus narrowly on the push-around models. Focus-test your...

We have approx. 50 steel gel frames we no longer need. Steel frames and hinges are in perfect shape. Frame size is 10-1/4" x 11-3/4". The L&E broad cyc light is found in venues as a single, two, or three cell unit. Usually lamped at 1k (ANSI FCM lamp). These frame will fit any L&E model...

Well, a false start. That Etsy seller was too difficult to communicate with, so we went with a different product found on Amazon. We'll see...

We're not outfitting a large dressing room, just a single seat for a TV host. Yes, I can imagine non-technicians hanging stuff from any steel cage within arm's reach. BTW, got a quote for the Wenger 36" unit with 9 lights at $1500 ($1300 + $200 shipping). I'll report back when the Etsy product...

Thanks for these links. This one we found looks interesting because there are no bulbs protruding from the mirror, so no need for cages. Says it's made from UL-listed parts, but apparently isn't listed as a finished product. Color temp is 3000k, so a bit warmer that our incandescent fixtures...

Does anyone have suggestions on light fixtures (not lamps) to be used around a make-up mirror? Our building management doesn't allow "residential" grade (Home Depot, etc) electrical equipment to be permanently installed. I see that Wenger makes this unit. Any other manufactures that anyone...

Ezra, you rock. You're the kind of young tech that experienced guys like me wish we could find more often. I agree that you have a bright future ahead. Start reading electrical standards, get involved with trade and labor groups (USITT, ESTA. ETCP, IATSE, etc) and your local rental houses...

I knew Roger from IATSE trainings, where he was always happy to share his deep knowledge of set lighting and portable power distribution. We need more people with his passion, dedication and generosity. RIP. -Phil Reilly IATSE 481

Mike- Please post the news link for us, if you can. When you boil it all down, most all AWP incidents can be blamed on lack of planning for the task. As a Genie and JLG certified trainer, I can't tell you how many times death and injuries have occurred because the wrong lift was used for the...

Link for pin-out is here now http://www.etcconnect.com/Support/Articles/Pinouts-for-Express-Power-Supplies.aspx

Hi CB- Long time reader, but my first post. I'm the in-house lighting director at the WGBH-TV studios in Boston. Brand new building, but limited money for new shows & sets. I'd like to get experience with movers, but can't find the budget $$! Here's a link to a photo gallery: .Mac Web...