mpsmith Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hi We have some Elation Fresnel Theatre Spots which use a T19 240V 1000W Halogen lamp. On some of the fixtures I notice that the socket has loose fit, as if the two holes are bigger then they should be or something is not clicking/clamping in place when inserted. Is there a way to tighten the socket mechanism, as it seems just a 2 pin socket that you simply push the bulb into. I am not a lighting technician myself but any advise and guidance would be greatly appreciated. Many Thanks Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Is there a way to tighten the socket mechanism,...No. It's usual that as a result of being heated up and cooled down the contacts lose their springiness. Time to replace the holders I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 as above simply replace the holders. It's a circular fault worn holders burn the lamp pins which get hot and wear the holder sockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpsmith Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 are the holders are generic things you can buy and fit, or specific to each model. We are using the Elation Fresnel Theatre Spots http://www.elationlighting.eu/default/tsp1000fn-b.html thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicktaylor Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 They are standard T11/19 holder Depending on specifics there might be a block to get the lamp in the right plane to the reflector and lens. Someone like Peter Searles at AC Entertainments is always helpful with matters like this. I find with the smaller lamp in minuettes people dont realise the pins are different size and force it in the wrong way round. It work for a while but the arcing starts on the undersize pin and writes off both lamp and holder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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