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    Strategy for upgrading theater lighting

    I really appreciate your point about using Edison plugs on channels that are converted to Relays. This makes tons of sense and would prevent someone from plugging in a LED non-dimming fixture into one of the dimming channels. Since it is a student driven environment we need to try and lower...
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    Strategy for upgrading theater lighting

    The school and some benefactors have upgraded all the house, hall, dressing rooms, etc. to LED. Only the stage lighting remains conventional. I really like the Kreios FLx 90w as a work light. Perhaps we can get 8-10 of those.
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    Strategy for upgrading theater lighting

    Sorry for the belated response. The lighting was temporarily in that configuration between quick activities. Normally they are aimed in more appropriate and interesting directions!
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    Strategy for upgrading theater lighting

    I spent a few minutes today at the auditorium. After getting back into the dimmer room, I was able to open the racks and discovered the dimmers were C21's not CD80. They were manufactured in 2006/7 which is roughly when the auditorium/theater was updated.Per JohnD's request, I took photos...
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    Strategy for upgrading theater lighting

    Thanks for the perspective Bill. The amount of power consumed by the dimmer racks and the related heat and noise, made me initially leap to the 'replace it all' perspective. However, after some initial research and watching them use the theater during different times of the school day and for...
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    Strategy for upgrading theater lighting

    ship I am retired and help the school staff research issues related to their sound and lighting systems. The last upgrade was 12 years ago and there aren't any leftovers. I have only been in this city for 2 years so I don't have detailed knowledge of the history.
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    Strategy for upgrading theater lighting

    sorry I believe the dimmer rack is a Strand CD80.
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    New to the site

    I am an A/V volunteer for a local high school in a town of about 40,000 people. They have a well equipped Theater and well supported drama and choir programs. However they don't really have expertise on the Audio / Lighting systems. These were installed about 12 years ago and over time they...
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    Strategy for upgrading theater lighting

    Our local high school has a well equipped theater and we are looking to develop a strategy for upgrading some/all of the conventional stage lighting fixtures to LED. The goal is to reduce maintenance and save money on power and lamps. Our budget will most probably require upgrades to be done...
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