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Boggy

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  1. I bought 8 x LED parcans about 2 years ago from China. After failing a PAT test I opened them up to find that the earth was not connected and the mounting of the PCB was dodgy (holes did not line up, half of the screws missing, screws inserted at an angle to cope with mis-alignment). Thankfully, I had plenty of time during covid to fix them up. I have used them twice and found that the light output is OK. It should also be noted that one had a faulty keypad and after submitting a fault report I was sent a replacement unit.
  2. Boggy

    Par64 VWFL Advice

    Thanks for the tips and advice. I will certainly be using the mat black engine block paint to finish the job. I have a very limited budget as these lights will be used for Amdram and by local schools where I volunteer (saves school production budget to hire more tech stuff). In regard to lamp availability, I was hoping to buy about 10 of these units. Instead I won an internet auction and bought 46 units complete with lamps for $150 AUD. That's about $3 AUD per unit or 1.65 Pounds Sterling! If I was going LED, it was worth buying this deal just for the hook clamps and safety bonds. I did cut one unit down last weekend and was pleased with the outcome. The front was a bit flimsy but would be OK for use by myself. I will continue to work on this as time becomes available. Since I have so many units it won't be a major problem if I bend a few. I was able to compare the light output of the cut-down unit with the standard long can and was pleased with the result. If there is a hire company in Melbourne Aus who is looking to get rid of some short Par cans please contact me as I am interested.
  3. Boggy

    Par64 VWFL Advice

    Good point about the ridge at the front. I have a friend who owns a metal fabrication business who may be able to help out. I had also considered removing a bit from the middle as suggested but the metal work would have to be of a high standard for it to look OK.
  4. Hi, I recently bought some (40+) long black Par64 cans with VWFL (CP95) lamps in them. These lamps are very wide with Beam 50% = 70x70 and Beam 10% = 125x95. I know that WFL lamps or wider need to be used in a stubby can so clearly someone has made a mistake here. Not suprisingly the paint has come off the can from where the lamp is mounted to about 5cm in front of the lamp. I bought these units to add to the 60 various lights I already own and was looking to add some more colour wash in a theatre setting (short throw to 15m wide stage). As such I am looking to cut down some long cans using an angle grinder in a jig and remounting the gel frame brackets. Does anyone have any experience using these globes or any tips for my project?
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