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IP65 Power Cable Management with PowerStream 4 IP

Posted on April 27, 2023

Whatever the weather brings, PowerStream 4 IP has got you covered, safely distributing available power wherever and whenever you need it.

The original PowerStream 4 provided a practical powerCON-compatible solution for using your circuit power more efficiently on your rigs. With the arrival of PowerStream 4 IP, you now have all the benefits of power-splitting plus an IP65-rated design that takes advantage of the complete interchangeability of PowerKon and TRUE1 style IP65 connectors.

As we know, these 20A locking mains connectors are designed with breaking capacity, in order to connect under load or live. Hot plugging into PowerStream 4 IP is no problem and gives you safe and immediate access to power in the rig.

Let’s do a quick run through the other benefits of this useful device:

Rigging: The main benefit of deploying PowerStream 4 IP in the main power feed is that it helps reduce the need for additional cables, but its design also makes rigging a breeze. PowerStream 4 IP was designed with production rental houses in mind and comes with multiple rigging options for hanging in your rig. Easily clamp mount to truss with its M12 threaded insert and safely secure by attaching safety cable to its built-in rail.

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Managing cable runs regardless of fixture design: Incredibly enough, not all fixtures come with both an IN and OUT power connection. When you have fixtures in your rig that don’t have power-linking, PowerStream 4 IP is a must for keeping cable runs neat and clean.

Weather-proof reliability: It may only weigh three pounds, but PowerStream 4 IP is built to last and housed in a compact aluminum die-cast body built to go anywhere.

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One thing you’ll need to remember: if you’re not using a connection on PowerStream 4 IP, be sure to close its cover in order to maintain its IP65 characteristics. And the one thing to never forget: Always do the math. Make sure to allow some overhead when calculating the total power draw from your fixtures so that you don’t exceed rated amperages. Keep that in mind and this ingenious IP65-rated power distribution box will keep you covered when it comes to keeping your cable runs efficient and your gear safely rigged and powered.

Watch a live presentation of PowerStream 4 IP by a CHAUVET Professional product manager in our episode of Light Snacks that serves up useful tips about IP POWER CABLE MANAGEMENT.