[SML] ETC Safety cable loop

[Kristi R-C]

I don't build them in because I want to be able to move the safety from fixture to fixture if necessary. 

Kristi R-C

> On May 18, 2016, at 6:43 AM, Scott C. Parker via Stagecraft <stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> How many use the Safety Cable loop thing built in to the ETC bodies for safety cables? I'm finding a lot of freelance hired/overhire crew are removing the cable from the loop and only wrapping the yoke to the pipe.
> One push back I've received is "it won't reach when overhanging" to which I show them to loop the cable into itself on the Safety loop and again at the pipe. Thus fixing the issue.
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Does/has anyone simply build the safety cable directly onto the loop? In other words, Nico press closed the loop end of the safety so it's permanently connected to the light?
> 
> The only time I was almost hit by a falling light was when the side bolts failed. Thus the light was on the floor next to me and the yoke was safely safetied to the pipe.
> 
> -- 
> Thanks,
> Scott
> 
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