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Don Lanier
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  • Godfrey, IL
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Don Lanier replied to Zebutron's discussion Power Distribution Questions in the group Production Electricians
"Hodding cable as you do for smaller bundled wires creates a heating effect that can cause cables to be derated(when used near its ampacity rating of 400V etc), not too many people HOD 4/0 so since you use it in single cable runs it can be used to…"
Apr 4
Don Lanier replied to SDCEvents's discussion Company growing faster than cash flow.
"You might also consider PARTNERING with a competitor, If done right can benefit both companies, have a written agreement, define the terms of business, and togetHer you might be able to quickly do some larger events, by trading gear back and forth…"
Mar 5
Don Lanier replied to Valeria Silva's discussion any master electrician who wants to help a young lighting tech who wants to learn? in the group Production Electricians
"http://plsnbookshelf.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=45 This link has many great books on Electrical, and references such as Uglys are vital to own...."
Mar 5
Don Lanier replied to Valeria Silva's discussion any master electrician who wants to help a young lighting tech who wants to learn? in the group Production Electricians
"http://plsnbookshelf.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=221&osCsid=6bce22de250c5ba72f3de3c1280cb617 I mispelled Richards Name its Cadena, the above link is his book/bible on the knowledge you want..."
Mar 5
Don Lanier replied to Valeria Silva's discussion any master electrician who wants to help a young lighting tech who wants to learn? in the group Production Electricians
"I suggest you GOOGLE our freind Richard Cardena and subscribe to his classes, and literature offerings, also if your still in school get into vocational training, if your out of hi school then start looking for jobs and learn from the bottom up, Buy…"
Mar 5
Don Lanier replied to Richard Cadena's discussion Super Show or Black Eye?
"LEDS were cool, Audio issues were NOT, BEPSs I can take em or leave em, but Slash, and Sweet Child O Mine sung by Fergie ^%$#(*& 07%$^%*&%.....Can we just get some great Anthemic bands back on Halftime, Im sure the younger audience was…"
Feb 7, 2011
Don Lanier replied to Dylon Prettyman's discussion foot in the door
"My first job with a Lighting company was for Obies Lighting that was in Torrance CA, there no longer there, but I was a experienced SOUND GUY who had started with a LIGHTING Company, I knew Power and DATA and Dimming etc, But no idea how to do many…"
Jan 31, 2011
Don Lanier replied to Richard Cadena's discussion 2010 Concert Touring Off?
"2010 WAS better then 2009 but we also expanded our business quite a bit, I dont think its gonna recover to the levels of the good ole days, But were holding our own. Weve expanded our relationships with OTHER dealers and even competitiors, used the…"
Jan 9, 2011
Don Lanier commented on Mike Z's group Stagehands
"Lee Saylor says it best, Ive had young kids who come from Florida based schools and have worked corporate EV but done have any clue.....they want to be roadys and get in everyones way asking a million questions and actually slowing down the process,…"
Aug 30, 2010
Don Lanier commented on Richard Cadena's group Production Electricians
"Interested to see the results also Richard, with every new invention comes the mysterious harmonic effect...."
Mar 13, 2010
Don Lanier commented on Richard Cadena's group Production Electricians
"I think this is the slowest Ive experienced in many years, been looking forward to this exam, might as well get the Cert and look forward. Good Luck to all"
Jan 13, 2010

Profile Information

What's your current occupation?
Business Owner
Where did you learn your craft?
Alton, IL
Who have you worked for or where have you worked in the past?
Obies Lighting, Fox Theatre, Hollyweird,
What's your favorite new technology?
LEDS
Do you have any words of wisdom for your fellow lighting pros?
Dont touch that !!!
Do you currently subscribe to PLSN?
Yes

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At 1:14pm on March 23, 2009, Matt Franklin said…
Hey Im a friend of Mike Z. Im into video and lighting. I sent you a friend request so we could talk over normal messages rather than comment walls. Accept if your interested. Thanks for your time.
At 8:38pm on March 19, 2009, Mike Z said…
Alton, huh? I'm from the St. Louis area. Highland to be exact. What is your buisness?
 
 
 

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