RANT MODE Re: [BC] Convention Costs

[Mike McCarthy]

Thank you for clarifying that.  None the less, I HAVE seen the attempted 
installation of "flat" cables bought at the local home center...the kind 
that ARE flat (not round) and have a fairly thin single layer 
insulation.  One roll with a heavy dolly and that insulation is 
pierced.  Same too for most of the colored "multi-use" utility/garden cords 
as well.  The outer jacket is just not tough enough for that 
application.  SO cable is rated for mine use.

TSE standard as I know is 12/3 SO cable.  So if you have 12/3 SO cords, 
"good boy" (with a scratch on the ear for good measure)

One other thing...McCormick place uses standard NEMA twist lock receptacles 
instead of blade in their system. At first, I thought that was to simply 
force exhibitors to use the house electrical contractor cables. I later 
found that was not case. They do that for the simple reason to control what 
cables are connected to the home system...and to prevent non-conformant 
cables from being plugged in deep under carpet and other concealed places. 
This is for several very good reasons. First and foremost... The cause of 
the 1969 fire which burned McCormick Place to the ground was electrical in 
nature.

They then break out to standard HEAVY DUTY blade receptacles in 1900 boxes 
where appropriate.  If an exhibitor brings their own conformant cables, 
boxes and equipment, they can be be used.  But can end up being taken at 
the end of the show if not clearly marked as exhibitor property.  That's 
the risk.

MM

At 07:38 AM 7/27/2005 -0400, you wrote:

>Mike, I think you misunderstood,
>
>We purchased extention chords which a exactly the type and specifications 
>that TSE  (Trade Show Electrical) rents to exhibitors and uses under 
>carpet. We have their guys lay them and tape them and connect them per the 
>safety and show rules..
>
>One of my guys is the Captain at the local Volunteer Fire Company in his 
>town and a State Registered EMT here in NY.. We don't cut any corners when 
>it comes to safety! Wayne is two levels above anal on that stuff.
>
>Ernie
>
>>>Sorry Ernie, but I disagree with your whole premise about using a flat
>>>cord under carpet.  It is a hazard and if I see something like that
>>>going under carpet, the fire marhsall is notified.
>
>>>As for electrical cords, I am 100% behind house rules which
>>>require "SO" grade 600V neophrene covered flexible cord for anything
>>>which supplies power to equipment in the booth. Including running
>>>cables under carpet. I have personally seen events which could have
>>>been catastrophic if the cable had not been SO cable.
>
>
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