illumini Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Hi I run a not for profit illuminating art and historical organisation we create unusual events normally in underground spaces. I am desperate to get up to 40 x par 16 lights. been looking on ebay for months but nothing has come up. I have been told the 12v are more brighter however I am happy to consider the normal mains ones. If they are 12v I would need some advice with how many to wire up to one adapter and at what power and where to buy. In a perfect world someone may have power supply to go with them. I don't mind what condition they are as long as they work. I am based in Hitchin herts so can pick up within a 60 mile radius. Or will pay postage . We are on a tight budget so can only afford second hand ones as cheap as possible. So guys anyone got a box of these in their garage let me know even if you dont have the full 40 odd will consider any amount . we are real desperate.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Explain a lot more about what effect you want to create and we may come up with all sorts of useful ideas. 12v par16s tend to last longer than mains lamps of the same sizes, but you need bigger cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Moderation: This post was put in lighting AND wanted - but as a reply was made in this section - the more detailed post from wanted has been merged here - so Jivemaster's reply was to a somewhat shorter post. I hope this still makes sense. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Need Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Moderation: This post was put in lighting AND wanted - but as a reply was made in this section - the more detailed post from wanted has been merged here - so Jivemaster's reply was to a somewhat shorter post. I hope this still makes sense. Paul We have some in our ex-hire lighting section if this helps - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Please ensure that having bought as cheaply as you want, you are competent to create a system as safe as you need. Please consider concepts like LEDs and battery powered units as not all locations will have easily distributed mains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illumini Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 Thanks guys for your replies we want to light up some info on walls, we dont want the whole wall lit just the area so thought par 16 maybe the best bet as can add barn doors or even black out metal to make sure only area we want is lit. was thinking of adding led gu10 bulbs to them.We need to keep the power low as the venues we use never have large power supplies. Battery operated lighting will be no use not very powerful and wont last long enough for the amount of hours event is open and the amount of days. I dont mind if they are ex hire as long as they work how many and how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blip2 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 You would be surprised at how much 40 led gu10 lamps draw (we learnt the hard way, turns out they draw much more than on the box! - or at least the cheap ones do). They also weren't bright enough to light display boards adequately. We probably do actually have 40+ of them lying around in a box somewhere, not my call to sell them on though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicktaylor Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I wonder if this is someone who approached me a while ago. If it is I believe they are competent as an organisation. They were looking for support which I was not able to give Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illumini Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hi Im not too sure what you mean Nick I dont recall approaching you at all, however we may of done if you are a lighting business at sometime . But just so you realise I was not asking for these items on this forum for nothing I was willing to pay for these par 16's. We are not for profit and I work for for free on these projects and put my own money into them as I believe in what I do. I have achieved high numbers of people at the events and great press, but please remember the events are totally free for anyone to attend. Its a community event where everyone works for free . We only do them every other year as I financially could not afford to work full time for nothing every year. I am learning about lighting as I go along. I can wire up LEDs and use Elwire and other more artistic lighting . I have found these forums very useful for lighting events getting info on gobs etc. Please feel free to take a look at what I do here www.illuminievent.co.uk Kind RegardsJane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam2 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Depending on availability, either 12 volt MR16s or 240 volt GU10s could be used, but try to avoid a mixture. The mains voltage lamps have the merit of simplicity as no transformers are needed, and the lampholders last the life of the fitting.The lamps are often more expensive and usually have a shorter life compared to the 12 volt ones. I have some spare replacement lamps, transformers, and lampholders, but no complete fittings.PM if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illumini Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Depending on availability, either 12 volt MR16s or 240 volt GU10s could be used, but try to avoid a mixture. The mains voltage lamps have the merit of simplicity as no transformers are needed, and the lampholders last the life of the fitting.The lamps are often more expensive and usually have a shorter life compared to the 12 volt ones. I have some spare replacement lamps, transformers, and lampholders, but no complete fittings.PM if interested. Thanks for that Adam will bare that in mind much appreciated . if I need any bits once I get them will get back to you thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordontech Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 This might get you half way there http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19-Par-16-type-lantern-takes-12v-50w-MR16-lamp-and-transformers-run-display-/270990546730?pt=UK_ConElec_LightingLEDsStrobes_RL&hash=item3f184b972a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illumini Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 This might get you half way there http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3f184b972a thanks I will take a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHoward Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Depending on what 'cheap' is AC have some Par16s in their bargain stock for £4.25 a piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicktaylor Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Jane, I thought you bought a lantern from me a while ago, then I was approached by someone to support a project. May well be two Janes out there of course!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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