TomHoward Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Not sure how close Brian is but we have plenty of them as well with an hour or so. However, aside from the 15A sockets you should find all the other bits in B&Q. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosxuk Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Reads to me like he's after both ends so he can run some hard power down the installed 15A cabling. To plug into IWB's: 4 x 15A Plug to 13A Socket To convert from 15a to a 13a socket: 4 x 13A Plug to 15A Socket Cable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Serves me right for not going back to post #1. Obvious now I see he wants both ways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesamd4800 Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 The fact that the OP wants 13-15 adaptors says to me that he's got a hard patch down at the dimmer end and he's just trying to use the wiring in the IWB's and building to get hard power up to said items... If thats the case then it might be easier to ask around to see if anyones got any long reels of 13A extensions lying about that you could borrow. It's messier and more time consuming but it might be your only option... Perhaps you could expand on what you want to do and we could offer alternative suggestions? James Thanks, You are correct. Basically, We have an IWB system that isn't hard wired into the dimmer, just a patch bay. What I am wanting to do is run 4 tri pars through the IWB's to run through the patch bay back into another adaptor to plug into a 13a source in the office. I've got 13a extensions here, but the sockets for power sources are limited (and in awkward places) which would mean we would have to go through the door to get a suitable socket. Hmmm, how good are usedlighting on delivery? If I was to order on the Tuesday would they be here by Wednesday? (Providing I order in the morning). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archmac123 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 If I was to order on the Tuesday would they be here by Wednesday? (Providing I order in the morning). According to their FAQs they can deliver in 24 hrs, but its not hugely cheap (£14 plus VAT for up to 30Kg). I've ordered from stagelighting.co.uk (same company, different division) and they were pretty good, stuck to their delivery estimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesamd4800 Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 If I was to order on the Tuesday would they be here by Wednesday? (Providing I order in the morning). According to their FAQs they can deliver in 24 hrs, but its not hugely cheap (£14 plus VAT for up to 30Kg). I've ordered from stagelighting.co.uk (same company, different division) and they were pretty good, stuck to their delivery estimate. Yeah, I saw that. Was just wondering if they stuck to it at that price :blink:. And thanks for your input on stagelighting, was it next day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archmac123 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Yeah, I saw that. Was just wondering if they stuck to it at that price :blink:. And thanks for your input on stagelighting, was it next day? First Class I believe, so 1 day, but can't be 100% sure - it was a busy week of, ironically, the Drama A-levels that I was working at my old school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHoward Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 If you were to give used lighting a call (give them a call to confirm) on the Tuesday, given my experience with them you'd be likely to get it on the Wednesday. They have reduced that postage cost for me in the past for small items, although 8 cable adaptors would be getting bulky anyway. Just as a further thought to your situation - how far are you spacing them around on the IWBs? Would you have the scope to use either one or two pairs of adaptors instead of four pairs, and then use 13A extensions on the bar once the power is up there? Might save you a little money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesamd4800 Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 If you were to give used lighting a call (give them a call to confirm) on the Tuesday, given my experience with them you'd be likely to get it on the Wednesday. They have reduced that postage cost for me in the past for small items, although 8 cable adaptors would be getting bulky anyway. Just as a further thought to your situation - how far are you spacing them around on the IWBs? Would you have the scope to use either one or two pairs of adaptors instead of four pairs, and then use 13A extensions on the bar once the power is up there? Might save you a little money. Thanks for the input, I will call them first thing tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBibby Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 South Africa uses the 15a plug and socket as their national domestic standard. The answer therefore if to obtain some Travel adapters (PL11542 from CPC @ £2.44 each) Yes I know their catalogue refers to them as 5a but they work as I use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Welcome to the Blue Room, and thanks for your addition to the thread. Did you notice it's almost a year since the previous post? :)David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitlane Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 The website states they are "Rating: max 15A, 3600W" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I just ordered a couple! They're quite toughly made, and will be quite useful - and they are quite cheap!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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