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Stagecraft Digest, Issue #166

 1. Le Maitre G300 Error: F-PU & F-LO
    by Scott Parker <scparker [at] gmail.com>
 2. Re: Le Maitre G300 Error: F-PU & F-LO
    by Michael Beyer <mjblight [at] gmail.com>
 3. Re: Motors and Pulleys for Halloween
    by Eddie Kramer <ESKramer [at] IEEE.org>
 4. Re: Lightwright survey results
    by Herrick Goldman <Herrick [at] HGLightingDesign.com>
 5. Re: Locking Rail/Rope light Thread
    by Marty_Petlock [at] sarasotagov.com
 6. Re: Amateur/professional/academic
    by Brian Aldous <brian [at] tany.com>
 7. Lightwright survey results
    by CB <psyd [at] cox.net>
 8. Anyone use the HME Pro 850 wireless?
    by CB <psyd [at] cox.net>
 9. Re: Amateur/professional/academic
    by "Michael Denison" <mdenison [at] cottey.edu>
10. Re: Locking Rail/Rope light Thread
    by "Michael Denison" <mdenison [at] cottey.edu>
11. Re: Locking Rail/Rope light Thread
    by "Waxler, Steve (waxlers)" <WAXLERS [at] UCMAIL.UC.EDU>
12. Re: Locking Rail/Rope light Thread
    by Bsapsis [at] aol.com
13. Re: Lightwright survey results
    by John McKernon <stagecraft2004 [at] mckernon.com>
14. Re: Lightwright survey results
    by "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" <stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com>
15. Re: Le Maitre G300 Error: F-PU & F-LO
    by Scott Parker <scparker [at] gmail.com>
16. Re: Lightwright survey results
    by "Samuel L. Jones" <sjones [at] ucla.edu>

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Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 08:43:52 -0400
From: Scott Parker <scparker [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Le Maitre G300 Error: F-PU & F-LO

Help..... My Le Maitre G300 hazer/fogger is displaying errors F-PU &
F-LO. The result is no fog or haze. No juice is flowing and I don't
hear any pumping.
I'm going to open the thing up during tech today, but I'm hoping
someone can tell me what the error codes are for. I've already looked
at Le Maitre's site.
Thanks

-- 
Take care, Scott

Scott C. Parker

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Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 10:16:22 -0400
From: Michael Beyer <mjblight [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Le Maitre G300 Error: F-PU & F-LO
In-Reply-To: <list-4719143 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-4719143 [at] prxy.net>

seems like there is a clog or a leak in the line somewhere.  Is there
a puddle of fluid under or in the machine?  I have had the FLO error,
and it was a clog.

Michael


On Sun, 17 Oct 2004 08:43:52 -0400, Scott Parker <scparker [at] gmail.com> wrote:
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> Help..... My Le Maitre G300 hazer/fogger is displaying errors F-PU &
> F-LO. The result is no fog or haze. No juice is flowing and I don't
> hear any pumping.
> I'm going to open the thing up during tech today, but I'm hoping
> someone can tell me what the error codes are for. I've already looked
> at Le Maitre's site.
> Thanks
> 
> --
> Take care, Scott
> 
> Scott C. Parker
>

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Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 10:55:05 -0400
From: Eddie Kramer <ESKramer [at] IEEE.org>
Subject: Re: Motors and Pulleys for Halloween

On   10/16/04   Mike Benonis   sent:

>where I can purchase a small but powerful motor and a number of pulleys. 


Stock Drive Products
2101 Jericho Tpke
Box 5416
New Hyde Park, NY 11042-5416
www.sdp-si.com

OR

Small Parts, Inc.
13980 N.W. 58th Court
P.O. Box 4650
Miami Lakes, FL 33014-0650
www.smallparts.com
-- 
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Eddie Kramer  IATSE #1     Member NEC Panel 15            

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Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 10:58:12 -0400
Subject: Re: Lightwright survey results
From: Herrick Goldman <Herrick [at] HGLightingDesign.com>
Message-ID: <BD9800C4.24A%Herrick [at] HGLightingDesign.com>
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Look out John..You're implying that LW can actually control DMX somehow.

Next we'll want to pre-cue a show in LW and have it upload to the console.
Or maybe just be the console. Heck if it can run a coffeemaker it oughta be
able to run an x-spot. (why it would want to would be another question)

-H


On 10/17/04 0:04, "Dale Farmer" <dale [at] cybercom.net> wrote:

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>> 
>> Actually, "make coffee" was a recurring request. Anybody know where to get a
>> DMX-controlled coffee maker?...;)
>> 
>> - John
> 
> 
> 

-- 
Herrick Goldman
Lighting Designer, NYC
www.HGLightingDesign.com

"To the scores of silent alchemists who wreak their joy in darkness and in
light bringing magic to life, we bow most humbly. "-CDS


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Subject: Re: Locking Rail/Rope light Thread
Message-ID: <OF7271B88E.38B5AB83-ON85256F30.0059493F-85256F30.005ABA4C [at] sarasotagov.com>
From: Marty_Petlock [at] sarasotagov.com
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 12:30:59 -0400


Last season Van Wezel PAH put up three different colors of rope light
running the full length of our locking rail on the wall behind the 'T'
tracks. Most of the tours coming through used it and were very happy with
the system, seems to work much better than bunches of bulbs in cages as the
flyguys can look at the rope rather than looking away for a cue light. The
three different colors allow for three different cues close together. We
terminated them with "Edison" plugs but dedicated pin plug adaptors are
close by. As ever, some folks just have to do it the way they always do it.

I am bothered hearing the locking handle a "brake". I've seen rails where
people did that and after a surprisingly short time the ropes get the
locking surfaces slicked up very smooth with a subsequent loss of gripping
ability. Great way to set yourself up for a load to start slipping through
the lock: Not a good thing.

Marty Petlock
Technical Facilities Manager
Van Wezel P.A.H.
Sarasota, FL.



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From: Brian Aldous <brian [at] tany.com>
Subject: Re:Amateur/professional/academic
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 12:41:54 -0400

After following this thread I am beginning to think that the 
distinction may be, uh, academic, so to speak.  Originally (as 
previously observed) the distinction between professional and amateur 
was a class distinction, between those who did something for the pure 
love of it, not needing to make a living at it as opposed to those who 
live by their skills.  This distinction began in sports - any reader of 
murder mysteries has noted the tension between professional & amateur 
riders in Dick Francis' novels set in the horse racing world.

  I am considered a professional lighting designer (at least by those 
who don't know me well - Herrick, stay off my back here) because I make 
my entire income in this field and receive health plan and pension 
rights, etc, through my union, United Scenic Artists IATSE local 829.   
However, in a typical year 8 - 10 of the 30 or so "full size" 
productions (those taking a week or more of tech, as opposed to the 
40-60 single day events I do) I light are for academic institutions.  I 
am currently teaching one course for a college.  So am I an academic or 
a professional? How about Jennifer Tipton, Mitchell Dana, Chris 
Akerlind?  Academics or professionals?  Another third of the plays or 
dance productions I do are "off-off"Broadway.  The actors, dancers, 
directors, choreographers, playwrights invariably actually make their 
rent with "day jobs" as waiters, teachers, and even newspaper editors.  
I am often the only one on a new play who earns his living at it.  Does 
this make my colleagues amateurs or professionals?  If the showcase 
does well and converts to a mini-contract, do the actors magically turn 
into professionals?

In the last few years there has been a continuing discussion between 
the LORT theatres and my union on whether designers should be paid a 
living wage.  (See Peter Marradudin"s article comparing our wages to 
those of BART bus drivers in ED a few months back).   The point is that 
anyone choosing to work in the not-for-profit world (be it the arts or 
academia) is choosing to earn less than he or she would earn in the 
"real world."  We all are subsidizing the institutions we work for 
because we love what we do.  Are we amateurs or professionals? Or just 
idiots?

Working in the arts is a marginal activity in the US in any case.  We 
are all in this together, as the success of this list shows.  I love to 
read a question posed by a high school student answered by a Local 1 
props man or the production manager for Clear Channel or the TD at a 
college over the pond.  It is a great mix.  
Academic/amateur/professional is irrelevant.  Let's give it a rest.

BA

On Oct 17, 2004, at 6:00 AM, Stagecraft wrote:

> Amateur/professional/academic...


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Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20041017131017.019611c8 [at] pop.west.cox.net>
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 13:10:17
From: CB <psyd [at] cox.net>
Subject: Lightwright survey results


>Actually, "make coffee" was a recurring request. Anybody know where to get a
>DMX-controlled coffee maker?...;)

Yup, at Booth 1821  ETS - LDI 2004
				Chris "Chris" Babbie
				Location Sound
				MON AZ

Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment.  Rates
negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment...

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Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 13:13:39
From: CB <psyd [at] cox.net>
Subject: Anyone use the HME Pro 850 wireless?

>Anybody already been down this road and have a solution?

Just a few days ago, I posted:
The reply from a friend that has the chops:
>The MAHA POWEREX 2300 mAh batteries and smart chargers from 
http://www.thomas-distributing.com/ is the way to go.
>
>We use 4 batteries per wireless clear com pack for a weeks worth of tech 
rehearsals (note:  the electricians use them for their focus calls during
the day in
 this period, too) without ever getting a low battery indicator light.  We
put fresh 
ones in before opening, run all our shows, pack up our gear, tour to the next
 venue, load in and tech again with the new local crew, and don't replace
again 
until opening night.
>
>They have a very high life curve.  I can expect 500-1000 charges out of each 
battery.  So in effect, when I purchased our batteries, I really bought a
minimum 
of 500 times the AA's.  Our expenditures on Duracell Procell AA batteries
each 
season alone was more than all the rechargeable batteries and chargers we 
ordered to cover our needs.
>
>
>I have double the total # of batteries that we ever need at any given time.
 A complete set in the gear we are using and a complete back-up set 
topped off in the smart chargers (for a quick swap if needed).  
If Jonathan has battery monitoring software with his wireless mic 
package, then rechargeable are the way to go!  If not, I wouldn't take 
the chance personally.  RF mics are too important to chance a failure 
otherwise.

Thanks go to Bryan Schlegel, Az Opera
				Chris "Chris" Babbie
				Location Sound
				MON AZ

Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment.  Rates
negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment...

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From: "Michael Denison" <mdenison [at] cottey.edu>
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 17:10:30 -0500
Subject: Re: Amateur/professional/academic
In-reply-to: <list-4716602 [at] prxy.net>

Okay, so the Passion Play at Oberammergau, Germany, is 
"amateur" and the plays that the students at the Yale School of 
Drama do are "amateur/academic" and the 800th road show of The 
Odd Couple starring a has-been TV star and playing at a dinner 
theatre in Boise is "professional". Do I understand all this correctly?




Michael A. Denison 
Technical Director 
Cottey College 
1000 West Austin 
Nevada, MO 64772

(417) 667-8181 x 2265
FAX: (417) 667-8103
mdenison [at] cottey.edu
www.cottey.edu



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From: "Michael Denison" <mdenison [at] cottey.edu>
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 17:15:10 -0500
Subject: Re: Locking Rail/Rope light Thread
In-reply-to: <list-4720295 [at] prxy.net>

Mea maxima culpa. I'm the one who initially called a rope lock a 
brake. I myself never use them as brakes and I teach my students 
to use them correctly, however, I agree with all of you that even 
calling them brakes can mislead students to use them as such. 
So...I apologize. Okay?


Michael A. Denison 
Technical Director 
Cottey College 
1000 West Austin 
Nevada, MO 64772

(417) 667-8181 x 2265
FAX: (417) 667-8103
mdenison [at] cottey.edu
www.cottey.edu



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Message-ID: <886EF25AF8BEF64EB89A820EF84064FF098249D9 [at] UCMAIL4>
From: "Waxler, Steve (waxlers)" <WAXLERS [at] UCMAIL.UC.EDU>
Subject: RE: Locking Rail/Rope light Thread
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 18:48:30 -0400

All is forgiven, you can come home again.

Steve Waxler
Technical Director
College Conservatory of Music
University of Cincinnati

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Denison [mailto:mdenison [at] cottey.edu] 
Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2004 6:15 PM
To: Stagecraft
Subject: Re: Locking Rail/Rope light Thread

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Mea maxima culpa. I'm the one who initially called a rope lock a 
brake. I myself never use them as brakes and I teach my students 
to use them correctly, however, I agree with all of you that even 
calling them brakes can mislead students to use them as such. 
So...I apologize. Okay?


Michael A. Denison 
Technical Director 
Cottey College 
1000 West Austin 
Nevada, MO 64772

(417) 667-8181 x 2265
FAX: (417) 667-8103
mdenison [at] cottey.edu
www.cottey.edu


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From: Bsapsis [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <8b.179219f3.2ea45909 [at] aol.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 19:23:53 EDT
Subject: Re: Locking Rail/Rope light Thread


In a message dated 10/17/04 6:49:11 PM, WAXLERS [at] UCMAIL.UC.EDU writes:

<< All is forgiven, you can come home again. >>

Now wait just a darn minute.  I already rented out his room.

Bill S.

Sapsis Rigging, Inc.
www.sapsis-rigging.com
800.727.7471
800.292.3851 fax
267.278.4561 mobile
We stand behind, and under, our work.
                             


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Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 20:13:52 -0400
Subject: Re: Lightwright survey results
From: John McKernon <stagecraft2004 [at] mckernon.com>
Message-ID: <BD988300.D57F%stagecraft2004 [at] mckernon.com>
In-Reply-To: <list-4719848 [at] prxy.net>

> Look out John..You're implying that LW can actually control DMX somehow.

No, I'm implying that someone else wants it to - an altogether different
thing entirely...;)

Now I just have to figure out what *I* want LW to do. And code it...:(

- John




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From: "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" <stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com>
Subject: RE: Lightwright survey results
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 20:17:36 -0400
Message-ID: <000501c4b4a7$df2aaab0$6701a8c0 [at] Dell>
In-Reply-To: <list-4723087 [at] prxy.net>



> Now I just have to figure out what *I* want LW to do. And code it...:(
> 
> - John
> 

Yeah, like we care what *you* want it to do....


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Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 20:44:22 -0400
From: Scott Parker <scparker [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Le Maitre G300 Error: F-PU & F-LO
In-Reply-To: <list-4719636 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-4719143 [at] prxy.net> <list-4719636 [at] prxy.net>

It was some sort of clog. I took the unit apart and blew out the lines
on both sides of the pumps and it's working again.
Thanks. Scott



> seems like there is a clog or a leak in the line somewhere.  Is there
> a puddle of fluid under or in the machine?  I have had the FLO error,
> and it was a clog.
> 
> Michael
> 
-- 
Take care, Scott

Scott C. Parker

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From: "Samuel L. Jones" <sjones [at] ucla.edu>
Subject: Re: Lightwright survey results
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 23:55:08 -0700


On Oct 17, 2004, at 5:17 PM, Jeffrey E. Salzberg wrote:

>
>> Now I just have to figure out what *I* want LW to do. And code it...:(
>>
>> - John
>>
>
> Yeah, like we care what *you* want it to do....
>
>

Trust me. You care.

Sam

Samuel L. Jones
Developer of AutoPlotVW and AutoPlot Tools for SpotLight
sjones [at] arts.ucla.edu

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