richie1575 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Hi Guys! I have just been given some Patt 264's. I know they aren't the greatest lantern under the sun by todays standards, nevertheless, I have a use for them. I understand that a convertor kit is available to adapt them for modern lamps as opposed to the T15/T23. Anyone know where I can get either a drawing of this, or better still, the actual item? I'm after 4! Thanks in anticipation Richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidLee Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 ... Patt 264's ... convertor kit ... where I can get ...Stage Electrics: Sales -> Lighting -> Spares & Accessories -> Conversion Kits & BasesSAMCK264 - £39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 If you can cut Ali bar in a straight line and drill and tap M3 holes then you can easily make you own for about 1/4 of that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie1575 Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 I can defo cut aluminium in an straight line and tap M3 holes... the missing bit of the equation is the dimensions. Anyone have one they can measure for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 The trick is putting the centre of the filament for the new lamp is the same place vertically as the old one was. It's quite easy to work out if you buy the new lamp holders first and do a bit of measuring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 bear in mind that a T15 is a burn at any angle lamp while the T19 is base down burning, so you will need to invert the lamp and lens tube if you do this, personally I would stick with T15 as they seem to give very long life and the burn any angle facility is most useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 They are also really useful to have around - I've got some rigged downstage with gobo break-ups and the sift edge feature is really handy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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