110 V + 110V = 220 V.....

Subject:110 V + 110 V = 220 V.....Date:Thu, 03 Jun 1999 21:45:05 -0400From:Grant Haase Organization:EarthLink Network, Inc.Newsgroups:rec.arts.theatre.stagecraft, alt.stagecraftI ahve been posting to this group on Licensed Electrical work being performed by others. This was a request for help from the U.S.AThere are sevral applications such as in a "light lab" or rental shop inwhich I need to test, run, and just plain play with moving lights. 110Volts...not problem. But what about the moving lights that require 220Volts. Such as a Cyberlight or Studio Color. Now this is going tosound stupid, but I know when I test legs, and I add two hot legs on a 3phase power, I read 220 volts. Is this true 220 volts? Ok, well thatprobably just shows how little I know of electricity, but what would bethe best way to make a transformer.. (i.e. easy and cheap)? Like Isaid, its now power for an entire show, just enough to run the wigglelights and figure out what makes them tick.Thanks for your help!Unfortunetly, they do have only minimul requirements for electrical work to be performed by those qualified to do so.I have been attempting to wave the flag for what is supposed to go on in this state and the rest of the Nation.It amazes me they are still in the dabbler stage of theatre electrics.I know that most theatres, even the pro ones, only play lip service to the requirements - so it's a bit of 'foot n mouth' on my part.But it could be worth a check out.Does your theatre fall in to this situation?Are your electrix safe or just that?"If it smokes it must be working" and this could be against the 'Smoke Venue' requirements?Under 'Work safe' we are supposed to tag each portable cable and instrument 4 times a year. This helps with everyones safety - Especially at public venues - do you do it????Joe McCabe