IanJ Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Hi all, We'd like to run 4off PAR64 (500watt) off one dimmer pack channel. Since our existing pack is only 10A then it's limited to 3x500watt Par's. Anyone know of a 6ch, say 15A dimmer pack preferrably 2U rack mounted or less. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 4 x 500W is only 8 amps.But are they really 500W P64s ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 They could be if he's using the CP8x series of Par 64 lamps rather then the usual CP6x - but I don't see that happening often... (shame - they work quite well really,) Anyway there are al lot of chepo install 2U dimmers - some with DMX that should do what you want - though if you are using 500W lamps - how about one of those 4x5A dimmer packs - particularly good if you are intending to run off a 13A socket?.. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcT Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 A 10Amp dimmer channel is rated for 2.4kW - so you can run 4 x 500W lamps from one channel on your existing pack. Regards, Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzette Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 He could have replaced his CP6x lamps with the 500w A1 lamps and raylight reflectors, which I have done in the small studio with limited power..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterT Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I have 4 Par 64 with CP 8* lamps as our studio is tiny yet they still have a lot of punch with the rest of the 650 W stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPodger Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 If you are using all 4 then that pulls around 8 amps so thatshould be ok Is the pack pluged into the wall via 13amp domestic plugor a bigger industrial one And why do you have to use just 1 channel for all 4 lamps DR P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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