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[Mark Amber]

I'm debating TRUE1 vs blue/grey now. The major draw of normal powercon being I don't need 20 adapters. Everything else about true1 is superior. Especially the more traditional two gender design which makes extending easy
I still think I will go with blue/grey due to availability of gear.

[Jonathan Johnson]

When I had my distro made up by the AmpShop (ProStage&Studio) it was pointed out to me that the PowerCon wasn't UL listed as it could be used for multiple voltages unlike the NEMA spec which has different connectors at each voltage, amperage and number of phases.  And therefore they couldn't put a UL cert on the distro.  I've never had an AHJ have an issue with them but there's a small chance.
I do love them though.  Small and reliable.

There are bazillions (somewhere between a million and a quintillion) devices that use the ubiquitous IEC C13 connector (think computer power cord) at different voltages and are UL listed.

[Stephen Kirby]

There are bazillions (somewhere between a million and a quintillion) devices that use the ubiquitous IEC C13 connector (think computer power cord) at different voltages and are UL listed.

Those are power inlets, and the devices typically have universal power supplies and are shipped with the appropriate plug for their market.

I think as mentioned, the issue is having an outlet (on the distro) that could have multiple voltages on it.  In cases like the PowerCon to PowerCon going to my amp rack, that is basically okay.  Although internally my amp rack does have 5-20R receptacles in it so if I fed it 220, someone could get in there and plug in a 115 regular appliance.  And the other circuits on the distro typically go to stringers or the FOH feed that is conventional Edisons.  Although I don't play in the field where people would have other distros with 220 on PowerCons, there's no safety mechanism to prevent a mixup.

[Andrew Broughton]

I'm debating TRUE1 vs blue/grey now. The major draw of normal powercon being I don't need 20 adapters. Everything else about true1 is superior. Especially the more traditional two gender design which makes extending easy
I still think I will go with blue/grey due to availability of gear.

Huh? I don't understand. Why are you not going with True1?

[Mark Amber]

Huh? I don't understand. Why are you not going with True1?

Adapters. I feel like the main draw for blue/grey is that it works with everything. But I'm still conflicted. True 1 truly seems like the best way to do it. Even writing this I have lots of doubt.

Agh screw since i cant decide I'm going with a fully mickey mouse solution. Mickey mouse connectors for everything.

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[Samuel Rees]

True1 looks excellent.... but no end devices have it! For example, I have wedges with original Powercon. If you were building a truely infrastructure-only system true1 would be great, but if you are trying to integrate into any existing gear and systems true1 just isn't out there.

[Tim McCulloch]

True1 looks excellent.... but no end devices have it! For example, I have wedges with original Powercon. If you were building a truely infrastructure-only system true1 would be great, but if you are trying to integrate into any existing gear and systems true1 just isn't out there.

Perhaps in audio, but True1 shows up all the time in new LED video panels and I suspect it's only a matter of time before the 'big dog' moving lights use them (since lighting and video are becoming integraded design).

Most legacy products use the original blue Powercons, though.

[Samuel Rees]

Perhaps in audio, but True1 shows up all the time in new LED video panels and I suspect it's only a matter of time before the 'big dog' moving lights use them (since lighting and video are becoming integraded design).

Most legacy products use the original blue Powercons, though.

I'm glad to hear that, True1 looks just excellent. I should have been more accurate in my statement. Very few, if any, products at the 'poor mans distro' level have adopted True1, while lights and powered speakers with original Powercon abound. True1 could still make a good 'PMD' if it were used for infrastructure only, but it could be annoying with a bunch of blue/white gear already in hand. I am in that situation.

[Kristian Stevenson]

I use Powercon largely because it is multi-voltage. 

^This. We have started deploying powerCon distribution for our lighting rigs using the Chauvet Powerstream boxes as they are easily mounted to trusses or placed on deck and can handle multiple voltages (we mostly run 208v). One of our lighting guys created double-sided velcro labels for them to designate if that particular box is carrying 120 or 208. Works great for us.

Our video wall uses the True1 stuff and let me tell you, the hype is worth it. I'd love to switch our audio power setup to the True1 connector as we currently use bulky L5-20 on our quads and cabling.

[Jonathan Johnson]

^This. We have started deploying powerCon distribution for our lighting rigs using the Chauvet Powerstream boxes as they are easily mounted to trusses or placed on deck and can handle multiple voltages (we mostly run 208v). One of our lighting guys created double-sided velcro labels for them to designate if that particular box is carrying 120 or 208. Works great for us.

Our video wall uses the True1 stuff and let me tell you, the hype is worth it. I'd love to switch our audio power setup to the True1 connector as we currently use bulky L5-20 on our quads and cabling.

Seems like a simple voltmeter with a male Powercon attached would be useful for verifying the voltage before plugging something in that's voltage-sensitive.

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