Donald Mitchell

I'll check the voltage. I never use the spacelights at an angle, only horizontally. Sometimes dim them but usually just switched.

Not moving them hot, but did not know about burning orientation - what's the correct way to have them?

I run 9 x spacelights in my rental studio to cover the cyc, and often have to rig and de-rig them between jobs. I fit them with 5 x 800W lamps so I can have 1600W, 2400W or 4000W all at 3200K. I find the lamps don't last very long and blow regularly with the slightest provocation. Is this just the nature of these fixtures? I use GE Quartzline P2/11 lamps. Is there tougher alternative out there?

You should contact Tony Covell in the UK - an expert on Elemack dollies. Tonycovell@talktalk.net

I own a small studio and I'm thinking about investing in a set of spacelights to have rigged on a permanent basis so clients can come in and have the infinity cove prelit. I'm trying to choose between the 6KW models and the 2KW models, obviously would be cheaper to use the 2KWs, as I also want to wire them through dimmers. Question is would I get enough power from the 2KW units? The L-shaped cove floor dimensions are 31.5 ft x 25ft x 15ft to the grid. I was thinking around 9 lights to cover this area. What's the best solution? Thanks for any help.

Hi, I'm new to the forum. I own a small studio in Scotland. For the purposes of my accounts, I need to figure out a replacement value for two old dollies that came with the studio when I bought it. Neither are manufactured anymore, so I'm just looking for a like for like replacement cost. The first is a Scorpion Spyder Dolly, made in Itlay, and looks similar to an Elemack, runs on pneumatic tyres or track wheels, and has a foot pumped riser column. The second is a studio crab dolly, made by Parkfield (Freund) Studio Equipment in London, it looks similar to a McAllister, it runs on 8 pneumatic tyres, and has 4 wheel and two rear wheel steering. It has a jib arm that can be charged via an electric pump, or a manual handle. Both dollies are pretty ancient, but still work fine. I can upload pics if it helps. Thanks for any help.