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When I designed one like this for a play, I think I put the platform height at just less than 8', both to reduce the amount of stairs... -
This is a fairly straight-forward piece of construction, but it will cost you in time and material $$$., and more if the stairs are...
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Jay Ashworth replied to the thread 3-phase distro and 2-phase service.Technically correct -- the best kind of correct -- but in fact, the 180 degree differential in phase between the two legs of a 120/240...
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It will help pay my 2022 taxes. I'm happy. The really good news is that it's an Administrative Steward so I don't have to be On the...
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Jay Ashworth replied to the thread 3-phase distro and 2-phase service.Section 520 sidebar: I've got a new house with a main auditorium of 350 retractable seats, and it has zero utility receptacles around...
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Just for background, the NEC addresses this issue precisely in section 520.53(B):520.53(B) Neutral Terminal. In portable switchboard... -
Jay Ashworth replied to the thread 3-phase distro and 2-phase service."2 phase" is, I think officially, a misnomer. The common term these days for 180 degree 1ph 3w 120/240VAC service seems to be...
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Yes, it'll do exactly that. As long as you aren't looking for 208 you'll be fine. Just watch your loads as usual.
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Jay Ashworth replied to the thread Ever had a concussion?.Nobody's ever had welding sparks/slag fall down their tee-shirt. I mean, I never have either, but that's why hardhats have brims.
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I'm up front and am clear I will take issues to the Owner if it's in their best interest. The architects I regularly work with and call...
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Followspots should be a buy once-cry once investment. I would not go with chauvet DJ or ADJ for such a thing. That's a buy once, never...
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Jay Ashworth replied to the thread FS used stage lighting fixtures.Meta and correction comments should disappear after, then, no?
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Hi Colin, thanks for your feedback. I like the idea of scored PIR foam, I will look into it. The actor is a trained circus performer...
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Jay Ashworth reacted to jtweigandt's post in the thread Collapsing / breaking stage floor with Like.
I would go with the takeaway solid trap door or sliding door for sure for safety. That way you don't have to depend on no one stepping...
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Jay Ashworth reacted to Van's post in the thread Paint/ or procedures to freshen up Music stands with Like.
Stands are ysually paint with any number of "crinkle coat" finishes, whether it's Powder coat or one of those super toxic Laquer based...