 Since it is unusual to require more than 20 amperes on a single circuit with modern lighting equipment, adapters may be made to convert a single 60 or 100 ampere stage pin connection to three to five 20 ampere stage pin connections.However, each downstream connection must be independently protected by a fuse or breaker to avoid exceeding the current rating of downstream cables and connectors.The primary advantage of the stage pin connector over the NEMA 5-15 connector (commonly known as an Edison plug) is its ability to lie flat on a stage lessening the likelihood of being a trip hazard.