pic: Design Challenge: Pits

[Al Skierkiewicz]

I have seen teams manufacture lighting solutions from parts obtained from big box stores. They then manufacture power distro to provide power to all of the lights and then use a custom method of mounting these lights to the metal parts of the structure without any known good protective ground. This allows the metal framework, under certain conditions, to become elevated above ground. In and of itself, a danger but may not be fatal. However when someone contacts a grounded system in the adjacent pit while contacting (i.e. holding on to) the structure you suddenly have a serious possibility of loss of life, spark hazard and fire. I have seen things that curl my hair, what's left of it.

[1502]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

I have seen teams manufacture lighting solutions from parts obtained from big box stores. They then manufacture power distro to provide power to all of the lights and then use a custom method of mounting these lights to the metal parts of the structure without any known good protective ground. This allows the metal framework, under certain conditions, to become elevated above ground. In and of itself, a danger but may not be fatal. However when someone contacts a grounded system in the adjacent pit while contacting (i.e. holding on to) the structure you suddenly have a serious possibility of loss of life, spark hazard and fire. I have seen things that curl my hair, what's left of it.

Ok, thanks for clearing that up!

Basically, don't be stupid. It certainly helps having an electrician on your team Seriously though, having an electrician look over your pit for potential problems (no matter how simple) is a good idea and could prevent any serious injury.

[akoscielski3]

In all honesty, stay away from over head structures (including the tents). To me atleast, they are just a hastle, and dont give you any advantage. They make you lose light (you can put lighting in but see above), any Fumes will stay inside the tent, and are just another thing you have to watch doesnt fall on your heads.

In regards to Electrical, all we have is a few power bars that we velcro to the "Railing" on the perimeter of the cabinets. This is pretty much all you need. and is safer than making "custom" circuits.

I can expand on some of this later, just dont have the time right now.

[1502]

Originally Posted by akoscielski3

In all honesty, stay away from over head structures (including the tents). To me atleast, they are just a hastle, and dont give you any advantage. They make you lose light (you can put lighting in but see above), any Fumes will stay inside the tent, and are just another thing you have to watch doesnt fall on your heads.

(See the original picture, specifically the roof)