Hey guys
Is there any way to start 5k and 10k tungsten units (fresnels) without a dimmer?
Usually these will run over a dimmer board. But you don't have that on location. And carrying a small (haha) 10k dimmer with you also somewhat negates the benetits of not using HMI (tungsten: cheaper, no bulky ballasts required).
Starting the 5k is possible by flipping the breaker a few times in rapid succession until it's not tripping any more, but I consider this an absolute emergeny procedure. It's not good for the lamp and not good for the breakers. And it's just not possible with a 10k (this is pulling more than 43 Amps at 230 Volts when it's running! Not even to speak of the inrush current when starting it cold....)
So, how do you fire those up the easiest, cheapest and most portable way?
belford.
Is there any way to start 5k and 10k tungsten units (fresnels) without a dimmer?
Usually these will run over a dimmer board. But you don't have that on location. And carrying a small (haha) 10k dimmer with you also somewhat negates the benetits of not using HMI (tungsten: cheaper, no bulky ballasts required).
Starting the 5k is possible by flipping the breaker a few times in rapid succession until it's not tripping any more, but I consider this an absolute emergeny procedure. It's not good for the lamp and not good for the breakers. And it's just not possible with a 10k (this is pulling more than 43 Amps at 230 Volts when it's running! Not even to speak of the inrush current when starting it cold....)
So, how do you fire those up the easiest, cheapest and most portable way?
belford.