I have recently been approached about getting a lighting rig back in good operating shape and have discovered that all the fresnels (Altman 65's) had at some point been over-lamped with BTRs (1000w) lamps. Most work but some don't (from what I've heard), they all have significant surface finish damage and most base metalic parts have discolored (likely due to heat damage is my guess). The fixtures are mainly used as top light at full flood. I have ruled out most zoomable/smooth dimming LED options due to cost and weight (motorized line and the heavier fixtures would likely add up to too much for it). Efficiency would be nice, but they are looking mainly for returning to full functionality with major LED upgrades years down the road. It has been years since I have worked regularly with this older gear as well.
I am torn about what to recommend, I am leaning toward a fixture replacement with some sort of PAR (likely ETC EA PAR with lenses), new 65Q fresnels with HPL bases, or refurbish the old fixtures by cleaning/sanding and repainting the housing while replacing the cooked medium prefocus ceramics with the Altman HPL conversion kit. As always, budget is an issue, but so is shop time.
I am curious about folks' experiences in doing the repair, was it worth the time and parts?
Are there safety issues to consider with the housing around the yoke mount points having been cooked free of paint? (There are no holes in the wrong places)
Is changing an HPL lamp in a 65Q a headache?
Thank you for your insights!
I am torn about what to recommend, I am leaning toward a fixture replacement with some sort of PAR (likely ETC EA PAR with lenses), new 65Q fresnels with HPL bases, or refurbish the old fixtures by cleaning/sanding and repainting the housing while replacing the cooked medium prefocus ceramics with the Altman HPL conversion kit. As always, budget is an issue, but so is shop time.
I am curious about folks' experiences in doing the repair, was it worth the time and parts?
Are there safety issues to consider with the housing around the yoke mount points having been cooked free of paint? (There are no holes in the wrong places)
Is changing an HPL lamp in a 65Q a headache?
Thank you for your insights!