What is a stage plug?

A stage pin connector, also known as a grounded stage pin (GSP) or grounded pin connector (GPC), is a standard cable type for theatrical lighting in North America and in many countries in the theatre world.

What type of plug is used for indoor theater?

Stage Pin. Our next most common plug is the flat plug known as a Stage Pin. Most commonly seen in theaters, it is often the standard 120v dimmed power plug and a great option for any installed venue.

What is the minimum wire gauge for stage extension cables?

With that in mind, you typically don’t see 100-foot cords exceeding 15-amp (15A) capacity….100-foot Extension Cords.

What insulation type is required for electrical cable used for stage lighting?

The standard cable used in American theatre is 12AWG Type SO (The “O” stands for “oil resistant”). For certain uses (for example, twofers), type SJ or SJO (the “J” stands for “Junior” service. The insulation on type SJ or type SJO cable is not as robust as that on type SO cable) may be used.

What are par cans used for?

PAR Cans are the most widely used light for concerts, clubs, and theatrical lighting. PAR cans come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes; from the minuscule PAR16 to the 1000 watt PAR64 cans.

What is a Socapex used for?

Socapex is a brand of electrical connectors known in the entertainment industry for their 19 pin electrical connectors, commonly known as Socapex connectors. These can often be seen used in film television and stage lighting to terminate the ends of a multi cable.

What is an EU plug?

The Europlug is a flat, two-pole, round-pin domestic AC power plug, rated for voltages up to 250 V and currents up to 2.5 A. It is a compromise design intended to connect low-power Class II appliances safely to the many different forms of round-pin domestic power socket used across Europe.

What does an EU plug look like?

The Europlug is a flat, two-pole, round-pin domestic AC power plug and rated for voltages up to 250 V and currents up to 2.5 A. The compromise design is meant to connect low-power Class II appliances to the round-pin domestic power sockets used across Europe.

Is 16 gauge or 12 gauge extension cord better?

In general, the lower the AWG number, the thicker and higher capacity the cord. Using the incorrect gauge electrical cord can cause equipment or outlet overheating.

What is best for insulating electrical wires?

POLYETHYLENE (PE) is a very good insulation as it offers a low dielectric constant, a stable dielectric constant over all frequencies and a very high insulation resistance. In terms of flexibility, polyethylene can range from stiff to very hard depending on molecular weight and density.

What does the Green Line or ground do in the plug?

The white wire is the “neutral” wire, it takes any unused electricity and current and sends it back to the breaker panel. The green wire (or it can sometimes be uncolored) wire is the “ground” wire, it will take electricity back to the breaker panel, then outside to a rod that’s buried in the ground.