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Power infrastructure at FoM 18.0

AUTHOR: hondapx

DATE: 05/02/2016

COMMENTS: 5

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Dear gamers! From the moment you arrive at FoM 18.0, you have put your pc in its place and you are ready to make this yet another fantastic lan party. Please be mindful of where you plug in your cables.

The pyramids in Egypt are great and mighty. In the same way, this holds true for the power infrastructure which is built for you over and over again by the power-team of FoM. But whilst it may be dark and cold in the tombs, we don't want this to happen with your electricity.

Therefore, please read these notes.

Which socket and for whom

Below each row of tables there are a number of power distribution blocks spread out in a way that everyone has their own socket in the middle of each table.

Be courteous towards other participants; don't move the power distribution blocks, and limit your usage to one single socket. Make sure to bring your own non-fused, switchless distribution block with you.

A neat distribution is shown in the image below. 

Keep it neat, don't make endless chains of distribution blocks!
This way, we can make sure that every single PC will continue to operate.

Responsibility of participants

As is mentioned in the rules and regulations, bringing or connecting devices which demand a heavy electric load such as heaters, air-conditioning units and loudspeakers is prohibited. 

When in doubt, you can make an inquiry with the organisation. Everyone who enters the premises of the Oktoberhallen implicitly accepts these rules and regulations.

Pay attention to beverages that have the potential to fall! Bring empty bottles back to the bar and dispose of your garbage in the garbage bags located at the end of each row of tables.

What to do when the electricity fails?

In the rare occurence that a section of your row loses its mains power, never try to rectify the failure on your own! Instead, immediately inform the helpdesk staff so they can designate a crew member to resolve this technical problem. Don't forget to mention your row, place, nickname and perhaps the scale of the problem (your place, you and your neighbour, the whole row...).

Conclusion

Make this an exciting lanparty! The power team of FoM is ready for it!
Questions regarding the power infrastructure can be addressed to the helpdesk or stroom@fom.be