Re: So, what are some warning signs that a stage may be unsafe?
I'm actually going to have to disagree with you there. Being in the Midwest, in an area not really well situated for concerts and the like, Orange extension cords are definitely not a sign its unsafe. Less professional? maybe but generally not unsafe. Just locally I know of several local and some regional touring bands that use orange extension cords to power their LED lights, Getting power to their guitar/bass amps, as well as several other pieces of equipment.
I think a lot of us get too stuck up on gear we forget where we originated from and technically still use (albeit different colors). a 12/3 SO is still SO even if its orange, blue, green, black, or yellow.
