Join the experts at Lex Products on an in-depth journey that will demystify electricity!
This one day class on Friday, December 4 at LDI 2026 in Las Vegas is designed to dovetail with, and cover topics that are listed on the Body of Knowledge (content outline), for the ETCP Portable Power Distribution Technician exam, wherever possible, so it is ideal preparation for those who aspire to achieve this certification.
How strong is your foundation of electrical knowledge? "Unless you have an EE degree, the electrical concepts that we use such as grounding, GFCI, overcurrent protection, load balancing etc. can be hard to grasp!," explains Bob Luther, founder of Lex Products. "Here’s something you can do about it. This class contains a segment called “Demystifying Electricity” which starts with the basics to provide the strong foundation that you need. If you aspire to ETCP certification as Entertainment Electrician or Portable Power Distribution Technician, this class will help."
The class features a unique segment that demystifies AC power generation and distribution systems that are used in entertainment in a way that anyone can understand. Once this firm foundation is established, the cornerstones of safe electrical practice; grounding, overcurrent protection, GFCI and NEC compliance are covered. The class is rounded out with practical examples and hands-on experience with cables and power distribution used in entertainment.
Session highlights: 1) AC electricity generation; 2) Delta and Wye systems; 3) Essential Electrical Formulas; 4) Overcurrent Protection; 5) GFCI Protection (Personnel); 6) NEC Compliance 7) Cable Ampacitiy; 8) Cord/Cable Coiling; 9) Hand’s-on cable assembly workshop.
Taught by Bob Luther, founder of Lex Products and Patrick O'Keefe, Marketing Manager, Entertainment, Lex Products.
Price: $669 lunch included. Promo code LEX10 provides a 10% discount for Live Design readers when you register at ldishow.com.