Not popular at all. With the exception of ChristieLites and Performance Lighting (Pete's Lights), every other large shop I can think of (except AV companies who like to use Edison for everything 120V) uses stage pin for conventionals. If you go with L5-20, be prepared to stock lots of 2P&G-L520 and L520-2P&G adapters!...How popular are the L5-20 type twist-locs on the touring and theatrical circuit for rentals? ...
Which begs a question I've been meaning to ask. From my very cursory look at the charts, it looks like the L5-20 has the same pin configuration as the L6-20, with the difference between the two being that the L5 is a 125v rated connector, with the L6 a 250v rating. Is this correct ? and are they somewhat interchangable ?
Couldn't locate the Hubbell chart.
The wiki entires for Twist-Lock (Hubbell) and Turn-Lock (Pass&Seymour/Legrand) both contain links to charts....Couldn't locate the Hubbell chart.
Err, no. (Such a rare occurrence that I can say that to Mr. Terry!) The ground blade is exactly the same. The relative sizes of the other two blades are different:... as the ground nub orientation is different.
???
NEMA Straight Blade Devices are included on the same chart, in the upper left-hand corner.
Right you are, sir!
ST
Personally, I've had more trouble with twistlocks melting while within rated loads than stage pins. Some of this can be attributed to improper assembly and maintenance, but a certain percentage of the failures have been blamed on the contacts losing their springiness over time, and failing to make good contact. The greater amount of copper in a stage pin usually results in better mating and more heat dissipation, although this is in part dependent on keeping the pins split. Your mileage may vary, and the side discussion about the causes of various types of plug failure will begin in 3... 2... 1....
ControlBooth.com is primarily an education forum. While we welcome members from all fields ControlBooth.com does not support or allow public or private sales on ControlBooth.com. Nor does or will it stand behind any products, sales or products offered on the forum other than to advise the reader that there are many suppliers and distributors out there with a variety of pricing and product range that have not posted; that, in fairness, should also be kept in mind. Abuse of these policies for commerce other than absolutely necessary in being sole supplier of a very specific product will result in a warning or possible loss of membership privileges. Intent is to take off one's hat and talk tech, and in no way develop intended business sales other than by way of association where appropriate and kept off line out of fairness to all retail sources. If you have any questions about whether your post would violate these rules, please contact a member of the ControlBooth.com Senior Team via private message.
We use essential cookies to make this site work, and optional cookies to enhance your experience.