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    New ETC Fixtures (Including ETC FRESNEL)

    Hi - re: the Source Four Fresnel - we realized quickly that the bottom accessory 'ear' was too thick for the Wybron scroller plate, so we've fixed that so the Wybron plate sits completely into the slot. Thanks for the great feedback. One thing we learned - if you want the beam characteristics...
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    Odd yellow gunk on handles of S4s?

    ETC has seen deposits on Source 4 fixtures, generally on the yoke and c-clamp, like those you’re discussing in this thread. It seems to occur most often when fixtures are: • Lamped at high wattage • On for long periods of time, such as in worklight applications • Pointed straight down •...
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    Cleaning lenses

    Sorry for the delayed response - we use some coated lenses (anti-reflective), some uncoated lenses, and coated glass reflectors in Source Four fixtures - the alchohol/water advice in the current manuals is what we can suggest for all of the different glass bits in our fixture products. It...
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    Conventional Fixtures ETC Source 4 sockets

    Lighting Guy 32 is correct - the Bender & Wirth sockets that we used for a time a couple of years ago are a tad bigger - and there are a few floating around in various dealer stockrooms. LG32 is also correct about the socket improvements. Both the B&W and Osram Sylvania sockets have greatly...
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    Cleaning lenses

    Hi Dustin - the latest User Manuals for Source Four fixtures state water, alcohol or 50-50 mix of each for Source Four glass. This was chosen for the latest version of the manual because - it is acceptable for all glass components - lenses, AR coated lenses, and the reflector. Other methods in...
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