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    Automated Fixtures Elektralite my575 issues?

    Looking for a personality for the Expression for an Elektralite MY 575W. I would write my own but don't have a PC, just a Mac.
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    Moving Light Load Calculation

    Thanks Mike. I always allow 20% headroom on total load. And I have stored the 208v formula as it allows a quick computation. And I concur on the generator situation, though of course in entertainment the actual working load is almost never balanced. But no leg should be loaded to more than 80%...
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    Moving Light Load Calculation

    Okay, finally found it. Back in 2008 derekleffew posted this simple formula: # of Fixtures X current draw of each/1.732 for the load on each leg. He had several caveats (load must be exactly balanced, startup current would be higher, voltage drop, etc) but the formula gives me the basics and I...
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    Moving Light Load Calculation

    I need to calculate the load for a number of 208v moving lights so I can determine the amount of power I need to order from a venue. There used to be a post on this but I can't locate it. Any direction will be appreciated. Thx.
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