[SML] Dummy loads for LED light bulb strings

[Dave Vick]

On Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM Joe via Stagecraft
<stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> I vaguely recall the idea of using a 100 watt bulb in a Par Can, with a black foil "gel" to block the light. But, I am hesitant to have hot items backstage anymore, especially for a small scale performance that will be touring to a few non-traditional performing spaces. Any other suggestions?

Put your PAR can outside the stagehouse, in some easily-supervised
SAFE and fireproof location (like maybe a parking lot or a loading
dock?), and run a drop cord to it from your dimmer.  Ain't no law that
says the dummy load absotively-posilutely HAS to be backstage.

Just a thought...
-DV