Small Lighting Upgrade

[cw4u]

I'm about to have some pipe installed onto either directly below our tech booth (which is just a little below our light truss in height) or on the front of it for additional stage lighting in our youth building. Our stage has 3x in size, and the existing truss is too close to the front stage/steps.

I've asked for 10 duplexed 15A circuits with edison connectors to be distributed equally among the truss. 2 circuits (non-dim) on either side for wall wash with LEDs on the back of the building and 6 for front stage lighting.

For the time being, I'm going to be using two portable 4 ch dmx packs. I know they don't have much power handling capability, but they're just a temporary fix. Later on, we'll install one- six channel 1.2kw dimmer. Luckily, the lighting panel, is right behind our tech booth so hopefully this shouldn't be too hard.

Btw, all work will be done by licensed people. I just need a temp fix since we're having a show coming up soon.

Anything else I should think of at this time?

[Esoteric]

Sounds like you are on the right track.

The only thing I would say is have you thought about 6 channel dimmer packs instead of 4 channel?

Who is your supplier?

Mike

[cw4u]

Well, the 4 channel packs are just some old ones I've acquired over the years. I've got four at my house, so I should be good for now.

When I get the go ahead, I'm going to get a rack mount 6 ch - 1.2kw dimmer. Maybe 2.4 if I can get the right price.

I'm going to ask for 20A receptacles just in case we go the 2.4 route.

[D.R.HADDOCK]

Make sure any permanent wiring is heavy duty, and well able to handle heavy loads
on a continues basis, I know some of the cables in my light rigg run at full capacity for extended periods, So I made sure they were not light duty.
Many electricains wire mainly houses, were they use lighter duty cables and fittings,
This should be avoided in a light rigg were high currents are common.

[Esoteric]

All cables should be made from 12/3 SO cord and properly rated plugs.

Mike