Loose lamp fitting on Fresnel Spot

[mpsmith]

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

[Brian]

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.

[Jivemaster]

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.

[mpsmith]

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

[Nicktaylor]

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