Chris_H Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Hey everyone, just been told to design lighting for the music departments end of year show, (when I say music, I mean basically the rock department).They're pretty adament on having UV lights, what kind of lights are out there to hire for a low budget production, (I don't like using the congo blue trick though, it's just not the same). Any help would be apreciated as usual Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Stage Electrics (and I'm sure others) hire out UV Cannons, which are about 400w and require hard power. They take about 5 minutes to warm up, but are okay after that. Alternatively, you can buy UV strip lights to fit into a standard strip light fitting. Again these need hard power and time to warm up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 One thing to note: most UV Cannons are also Non Hot-Restrike. i.e. you have to leave them to cool down for several minutes before switching back on. It can be problem if you want a blackout. The strip light tubes tend to come in 2foot and 4 foot lengths. You can also get UV versions of the low-power flourescent BC or ES lamps. These would go in a standard domestic light fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.M Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 The Gadget Shop have a sale on at the moment for U.V lights. not a bad price compared to the hire prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterbassman Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 I have a pair of 400 watt UV cannons similar to those that stage electrics and similar hire out. They are very effective, (far better than strips). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam.henderson Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Stage Electrics have the following products for hire; Blacklight tube and Fitting (1200mm)-----Product Code BL12------Day;£6.00 Week; £8.00 Dimmable 1200mm Blacklight and Tube Fitting---Product Code FFD----Day;£11.25 Week;£15.00 400w Blacklight Flood----Product Code BL400-----Day;£22.50 Week;£30.00 575w HMI Blacklight Kit*---Product Code BL575K---Day;£135.00 Week;£180.00 * Kit contains the following= HMI Fensel, Mechanical Dimming shutter with UV Glass, DMX512 Controlled Dimming, Lamp; 575W HMI G22 Base See page 56 of the 2001 Edition Catalogue Hope this helps, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterbassman Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 ouch £30 a week hire,I payed £70 second hand for my griven wood 400 watt cannon and have never had any problems with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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