I was having the discussion about Improper Wiring at Venues from which I learned many interesting things. I hope what I am going to share will be helpful to those who may want to take notice. Folks who don't do Site visits and do not check the Outlets that they will be using beforehand may be especially vulnerable to this circumstance. Do with the information as you please.
As for me, I have a Gig pending where this may be a deal breaker if the problem does not get rectified. I am willing to walk away from a $1,250.00 Payday as I am not willing to gamble my life for that price. If you all recall, I recently posted that I did a site visit and found that one of the outlets had a Hot/Neutral reversed. The other outlet had an Open Ground. This is what I used to detect these faults.
I am not an Electrical Engineer so I sought advise from people who are and do this kind of thing for a living. I was advised to get one of these to place between the wall outlet and my Furman Plug. http://www.amazon.com/TRC-26020008-6-Shockshield-Protected-3-Outlets/dp/B000HHQIK2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379607936&sr=8-1&keywords=Shock Shield 2 ft. 12/3 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Extension Cord
Musician's have been Electrocuted by faulty wiring. What may have seemed normal in the past at the venue may change when it is your turn to plug in. Do you really want to be blamed for starting a fire or best yet do you want to return home safely to your family? Have you ever seen on the news that a House or building was burned down when there was nobody in it due to an Electrical problem/short circuit etc? Improper wiring is the kind of thing that can cause these mishaps.
I was also advised to not perform there unless the problem was rectified because if something was to occur while I had equipment plugged in that they may try and pin the blame on me and for the very least I may be a suspect. This is why Insurance is so important. Insurance or not, I do not want to be the one at fault.
Having someone tell me that everyone before me has performed there, using the same circuit without a problem is no consolation for me. That does not remove the risk. Those people are lucky to have come and gone.
This again is directed to the following:
Those who want to be thorough and are concerned about their own safety and that of others.
Those who do not do Site Inspections which include testing the Circuits they are going to use.
If one finds a problem like I did and are scared to speak up for fear of "rocking the boat" then that is their call. Like I said above, walking away is always an option for me. I am not that hungry for a Gig. Remember that if an incident happens and the finger gets pointed at you and word spreads then your reputation is at stake, especially if you live in a small town.
Here is another article worth reading. you can do your own research or talk to qualified personnel in your area. You do not have to take my word for it! http://www.noshockzone.org/
Addition:
Older and converted buildings are more suspect.
Here is another important piece of Equipment to have: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EJ332O...e=asn&creative=395105&creativeASIN=B000EJ332O
As for me, I have a Gig pending where this may be a deal breaker if the problem does not get rectified. I am willing to walk away from a $1,250.00 Payday as I am not willing to gamble my life for that price. If you all recall, I recently posted that I did a site visit and found that one of the outlets had a Hot/Neutral reversed. The other outlet had an Open Ground. This is what I used to detect these faults.
I am not an Electrical Engineer so I sought advise from people who are and do this kind of thing for a living. I was advised to get one of these to place between the wall outlet and my Furman Plug. http://www.amazon.com/TRC-26020008-6-Shockshield-Protected-3-Outlets/dp/B000HHQIK2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379607936&sr=8-1&keywords=Shock Shield 2 ft. 12/3 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Extension Cord
Musician's have been Electrocuted by faulty wiring. What may have seemed normal in the past at the venue may change when it is your turn to plug in. Do you really want to be blamed for starting a fire or best yet do you want to return home safely to your family? Have you ever seen on the news that a House or building was burned down when there was nobody in it due to an Electrical problem/short circuit etc? Improper wiring is the kind of thing that can cause these mishaps.
I was also advised to not perform there unless the problem was rectified because if something was to occur while I had equipment plugged in that they may try and pin the blame on me and for the very least I may be a suspect. This is why Insurance is so important. Insurance or not, I do not want to be the one at fault.
Having someone tell me that everyone before me has performed there, using the same circuit without a problem is no consolation for me. That does not remove the risk. Those people are lucky to have come and gone.
This again is directed to the following:
Those who want to be thorough and are concerned about their own safety and that of others.
Those who do not do Site Inspections which include testing the Circuits they are going to use.
If one finds a problem like I did and are scared to speak up for fear of "rocking the boat" then that is their call. Like I said above, walking away is always an option for me. I am not that hungry for a Gig. Remember that if an incident happens and the finger gets pointed at you and word spreads then your reputation is at stake, especially if you live in a small town.
Here is another article worth reading. you can do your own research or talk to qualified personnel in your area. You do not have to take my word for it! http://www.noshockzone.org/
Addition:
Older and converted buildings are more suspect.
Here is another important piece of Equipment to have: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EJ332O...e=asn&creative=395105&creativeASIN=B000EJ332O
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