[SML] tech table(s) extension power

[Steven Hood]

A while back, I had a conversation with a code enforcement fellow from SF, 
and he said the code specifies no daisy-chaining power strips. There are 
longer cord versions available, but they certainly cost a bit more.
Another option, I suppose, might be too install a power inlet and a string 
of quad boxes permanently to your tech table...
Yet another option would be to have your campus electricians run you a 
couple of circuits to your tech table position into a floor box.

Steven R Hood
310.756.3555



On February 22, 2015 9:05:35 AM Jerry Durand via Stagecraft 
<stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> I don't know that there's a "correct" answer but I do know that outlet
> strips are to only be plugged directly into the wall.  They are also
> intended for very small loads only, no multi-amp loads.
>
> On 02/22/2015 08:24 AM, Richard John Archer via Stagecraft wrote:
> > Local safety guy was by during tech.   He was there because we had 
> approval for candles on stage and he wanted to see what we were doing.  He 
> didn't like the multi outlets at the various tech tables----lights, sound, 
> sm, director, set, costume, props etc…   Each table has a power strip 
> attached to a longer extension cord back to  wall outlets.  He says we 
> shouldn't be attaching multis to single cord… we are not daisy chaining 
> power strips.  So how do we not do what we did or is he overreaching?  We 
> are safe (low power draw)  but perhaps not legal?   I haven't really found 
> a 50' or 100'  fused multi. ( not with more than three outlets)  Now that 
> everyone has computers, little lites, and this and that electrical device 
> even our small techs will start looking like broadway-----not really but we 
> sometimes have near 10 separate "tables"---nowhere near brdway and 40 or 50 
> computers but……
> >
> > So what's wrong with an internal circuit breaker multi plugged into a 
> properly sized extension cord in this type of temporary wiring situation?
> >
> > I assume orchestra lights would have same problem?  Although we have 
> those cords with moulded outlets strung along the  way there still seems to 
> never be enough outlets in the pit and way too many extension cords
> >
> >
> > DickA
> > TD, Cornell U
> >
>
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