cabba Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 just bought some par 64 bars with 1000x lamps they are fitted with bulgin connecters,are bugins suitible with 1000w lamps or should I only use 500w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gputto Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Hey Cabba,Bulgin Plugs are rated at 5 Amps per pin (1150W) but have a maximum plug loading of 6 Amps (1380W). How many Par64's are you using per bar? If you are using 500W lamps, it would be wise to add a law to the dimmers to ensure that only 2 lamps are lit at 100% at a time. This may not seem like a huge current rating, but the Bulgin connector was designed for the Disco market, probably not designed for use with "full size" Par64 1000W bulbs, more the smaller DJ style Pin Spots or whatever they use. Hope This helps G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 There should be four channel lives two channel neutrals and one Earth. This means that you can run only the neutral loading 2 x 6amps. Ideal for chases but no good for full up theatre woek. Look at 500w in par64s or par56 cans to limit frying the connector and cable, or rewire for 5a per lamp with soca. (£75 a pair I think!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabba Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 that's great thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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