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Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician: A Practical Guide for Power Distribution in Live Event Production

Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician: A Practical Guide for Power Distribution in Live Event Production

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Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician is a comprehensive study guide for aspiring and working professionals in live event production, covering power distribution, electrical safety, and more. The third edition includes expanded coverage of grounding and bonding, portable power generators, balanced and unbalanced 3-phase power calculations, battery power, and more. It also provides guidance on prepping for a show, setting up a portable power distribution system, and monitoring it with an infrared camera.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 384 pages
\n Publication date: 22 April 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician, now in its third edition, is a comprehensive and practical study guide for aspiring and working professionals in live event production. This invaluable resource covers every aspect of power distribution, from the fundamentals of basic circuits to advanced topics such as 3-phase power, power calculations, grounding and bonding, electrical safety, portable power generators, and battery power. Packed with ample photographs, illustrations, practice problems, and solutions, along with real-world examples from experienced professionals and first-hand accounts, the book equips readers with the knowledge and skills to safely design, set up, and monitor power distribution systems.

The third edition of this text has been expanded to include even more comprehensive coverage. It delves deeper into grounding and bonding, portable power generators, balanced and unbalanced 3-phase power calculations, battery power, and other relevant topics. The final chapter takes readers step-by-step through the process of prepping for a show, setting up a portable power distribution system, and monitoring every aspect of the system, including voltage, current, and heat, using an infrared camera. This chapter provides detailed explanations of best practices and the logic behind them, ensuring readers have a solid understanding of the industry.

Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician is an essential reference for practicing technicians seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in the entertainment industry. It aligns with the content outline for the ETCP Entertainment Electrician Certification exam and the ETCP Portable Power Distribution Technician Certification exam, providing valuable support to those pursuing professional certifications. Additionally, the companion website www.electrics.tech offers additional resources, including conversion tables, voltage spreadsheets, articles from renowned publications like Lighting & Sound International, Lighting & Sound America, and Protocol, as well as animations and illustrations depicting electricity and electric power distribution developed for the authors' workshops.

Whether you are a seasoned professional looking to expand your expertise or a newcomer to the field, Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician is an indispensable resource that will help you succeed in the dynamic and demanding entertainment industry.

\n Weight: 944g\n
Dimension: 177 x 255 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367249472\n
Edition number: 3 New edition\n

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