need the name of this

[cisgrig]

I've worked with these and need to get some for theater dept. in lighting, a circuit spliter something. it is a square wooden 'box' with one input and 3 output ports. Used with union type connectors.. asked my supply house clerk and got a lot of hums and 'I'll have to check on what it is'. Thanks any and all.

 

[tdrga]

It sounds like a paddle three-fer. I haven't used one of those in years. Not sure if they are still manufactured.

Any reason you can't use a regular cable three-fer? Those are readily available from theatrical dealers.

-Todd

 

[Van]

You mean like this ? http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/lighting-electrics/28839-stage-pin-quad-box.html#post256334

It's not wood. It's plastic/resin or Phenol/resin or that other Highstrength fiberglass stuff that I can't remember the name of but it looks fiberous and kind of like wood.

 

[tdrga]

Replying to my own post...

Still manufactured by Union connector- they call it a Branch off (3-fer Block). See page 3 of this brochure: http://www.unionconnector.com/pdf/Pin-Connector-Brochure.pdf.

-Todd

 

[gafftapegreenia]

And they come in both cable mount and current tap flavors.

 

[MPowers]

...... it is a square wooden 'box' with one input and 3 output ports. Used with union type connectors......

Do you mean 3P&G stage plugs made by Union Connector? Sounds like a Spider block or a paddle connector. Also possibly an old Hollywood plug box. Is this a picture of what you're looking for?


For modern versions of the old wood hollywood plug box try Lex
Lex Portable Distribution Boxes - Lex Products (Electrical) They come in all versions of in and out, stage pin, twist of any type cam-lock etc.

 

[derekleffew]

... asked my supply house clerk and got a lot of hums and 'I'll have to check on what it is'. ...

Time for a new supply house!

http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/...her-clean-name-three-way-block-three-fer.html
http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/lighting-electrics/13526-fire-hazard-no-three-way-block.html
three-fer
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[StNic54]

Why do they call you "Charlie Feedback"? Do you get audio gigs with that nickname?