Conventional Fixtures Lamps for R40 strips

[kicknargel]

At one theatre I'm stuck (for now) lighting backdrops (~18' high) with R40 strips with standard medium screw base sockets. What type lamp (bulb?) has anyone been as happy as possible with in this setup?

 

[xander]

They have stopped making a lot of the R40 lamps, so I would call your local supplier and see what they have available and go from there.

-Tim

 

[JD]

No more 150w R40 bulbs? Darn! Another one bites the dust!

You could probably use PAR38 lamps although weight can be an issue. There are some that are done with a light weight envelope. R30 is still all over the place. Smaller globe should not be a problem and some of the newer halogen ones are somewhat competitive with the output of the old R40s.

The R40 was a big old lamp, so there should be a lot of room to play with.

 

[icewolf08]

Try Grainger as a source for R40 Lamps. I go to them for many "common" lamps as they carry many med-screw base and MR-16 type lamps for pretty good prices. The last time I was looking I don't think I saw any 150W R40s, but they did have 120W and 300W and I know they had a bunch of BR40s as well. Certainly worth a look.

 

[gafftapegreenia]

You could probably use PAR38 lamps although weight can be an issue. There are some that are done with a light weight envelope. .

The ones with the lighter weight envelope are called BR38's and they have the suckiest beam out there. They also come in incandescent only, or at least, if their is a halogen version, it's hard to find.

As for 150w R40's, you best replacement option is a 120w BR40. The true "R" lamp has gone by the wayside in favor of the "BR" lamp, which supposedly captures and directors more light.

 

[techno89]

I believe my school uses 120W Par38 Bulbs, they seem to work well

 

[jhdesynz]

We've been using the Bulbrite Halogen H120BR40/FL for a few months now and they are an excellent replacement. Weight isn't an issue, they are the same outer diameter and they have a longer lifespan.

Check them out: Halogen, Reflectors, BR40, 695120, H120BR40FL, Bulbrite

 

[church]

Until recently you could still buy PAR 38 lamps in 150W and 250W lamps at Lowes.

I use a 150W halogen lamp - non reflector style - in my strips but they have built in reflectors

You can also get these http://www.pssl.com/Lamplite-PAR38-150W-120V-E27-Screw-Base-Lamp-Clear

 

[JD]

Until recently you could still buy PAR 38 lamps in 150W and 250W lamps at Lowes.

I use a 150W halogen lamp - non reflector style - in my strips but they have built in reflectors

You can also get these Lamplite PAR38 150W 120V E27 Screw Base Lamp Clear -  Incandescent Lamps -  Lamps -  Lighting Accessories -  Accessories -  PSSL.com

Yea, those are the ones that I was talking about in my 12/27 post. A lightweight PAR38. Same design but a much thinner glass, which wouldn't matter if used in strip lights.

 

[derekleffew]

...are called BR38's and they have the suckiest beam out there. ...

I'd be concerned when using any lamp that has a faceted, patterned, or lensed face when even, shadowless illumination is desired.
Compare a PAR38 to an R40:

I'm old-skul, but I don't think one can beat the 300R40/FL for near and 300R40/SP for far throws. If the lamps are being discontinued, perhaps it's time to replace the fixtures, say with Selador or ColorForce?

 

[JD]

As long as the dimmers will handle it. Strip lights add up fast. Another way around the beam problem would be to use a frost in the frame.

 

[church]

I have used the 150W BT15 lamp in my strips with good results which have reflectors instaled for use with the standard 150W GLS lamp.

Bulbs | Halogen Bulbs | 150W BT15 Clear 120V Carded | B33545 - GlobalIndustrial.com

 

[ship]

First question is if the R-40 fixtures have reflectors? If so, they might fit halogen 100w A-19 lamps instead. Next is if they will mount other types of R or PAR lamps.

If so, lots of other lamps on the market including some R-40 versions that are not discontud such as a Bulbrite version of the BR-40. A BR-40 is just as different an animal as a PAR lamp in it.

First the starting question about the fixture - A R-40 fixture or one that has a reflector and or what type of lamp does it fit?

After that the options of other versions. Step back in answer I would ask for.

 

[kicknargel]

Thanks for all the ideas so far: I'm sure there's a winner in here. I have set of strips, one for sure has reflectors, the other I'll have to look at this weekend. (I have 4@ 4-circuit and 3@ 3-circuit, which is a whole other annoyance.)

And believe me, I'm ready to move past this technology. These are high on the list to phase out, but will have to get me through for a while.