AboutJeremy Adams Expertise I can answer basically any question pertaining to the field of electricity, its applications and daily uses, theory, calculations, how to for residential, commercial, and light industrial. I am an inside wireman, therefore I can't help much with questions to do with linework, such as powerlines and distribution switchyards. I can however, answer some questions that have to do with power generation.
Experience I have 15 years in the trade and currently I am employed at TVA Cumberland City Fossil Plant where we generate about 10% of the power used in the Southeast. Of those 15 years, I have wired houses, wired many office complexes, banks, hospitals, schools, industrial applications, and can also install fire alarm systems.
Organizations IBEW Local 429 Member
Education/Credentials 4 yrs Calhoun Occupational Trade Center
Expert: Jeremy Adams Date: 6/6/2008 Subject: Electrical
Question Hello,
My name chris and i have a dj business here in san diego. i have been getting a lot of power failure when i do my gigs. i don't know much when it comes to power or electricity or how to prevent power failure. i have a lot of dj equipments,speakers, lights, etc. is there any type of equipment that i can buy so i can't prevent power failure? it's really embarassing when people hire you to entertain them when all of a sudden music goes out or the lights goes out. i wil appreciate any advice or suggestions , thank you very much!
Answer Hi Chris,
Sounds like you are definitely overloading your circuits. If you are plugging all your equipment in the same outlet or string of outlets, try pulling power from another location. Just because you are plugged into two different receptacles doesn't mean they are on different circuits. You also need to separate your amps power from power feeding your lights. These are your two biggest loads. As far as any one piece you could buy, I can't think of anything. Just explain your needs to your customer, they should know more about the available power at the venue.
