cfmonk Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Hi All, I've recently taken on a new foreman to replace one who left us mid-season, I had already booked places on a 7909 course for myself, my business partner and my old foreman but all of us had quite a lot of experience and knowledge of electrics and electrical installations. My new chap doesn't have that experience or knowledge and so as to make the course worthwhile for him I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions of handy books. I've looked through the "Useful Books" topics and seen all the IET ones there (a couple of which I'm going to get copies of for myself) but I think they might go straight over his head.... worry not, we're not letting him loose on any electrics until he has built up the knowledge base and had some practice (starting with plug and play type things) but I wondered if anybody knew of anything to give him a little kick start? Cheers, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBoomal Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 The one book I always recommend is "Automated lighting " by Richard Cadena. Do not be put off by the title. this book covers electrical components , electricity, types of cable etc. pretty much everything electrical that you will find in a theatre. highly recommended . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Lewis Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 The one book I always recommend is "Automated lighting " by Richard Cadena. This is a good book, but do be aware that Richard is US based and although he has taken care to make it accessible to the international reader, some of the examples given centre on US conventions and standards. The laws of physics, however, defy such regional variations ;-) Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfmonk Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Sorry, should have made it clearer. We're a marquee hire company so not really interested in theatre lighting very much (not saying we never do it but that it's not the most relevant)! Cheers, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Newlands Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 A quick look for text books related to the C&G 2330 level 2 should provide a long list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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