Re: apologies to the group, and an electrical question

On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:53:17 +0100, Christopher Jahn  
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> wrote:

> "Duncan Wood" <bodgedntp@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in
> news:op.uc1a8cxcpmo3dt@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> Requiring a licensed electrician seems like a rip-off to me,
>>> also. But consider what happens if some color-blind stage
>>> hand swaps the wrong two camlock connetors. (Or even connects
>>> the proper ones in the wrong sequence, etc.)   Both equipment
>>> and people get fried.
>>>
>>
>> That seems to be a very good argument against Camlocks, they
>> don't seem to  comply with any legislation or standards.
>
> If somone can screw up camlocks, they can screw up hard-wiring to
> the lugs just as easily, and probably easier.  I've seen an
> electrician screw up the hard connection. (he never got as far as
> throwing the switch).
>


Yep, that's why keyed connections where invented :-)