kelvincine Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Hi All, I'm an advanced digital filmmaking student @ the Digital Film Academy, DFA, in NYC. My thesis film, calls for an elaborate, EXT NIGHT sequence, where sodium vapors are the over whelming light source. I found 2 Colortran 650 mini brutes, in hopes of over powering the sodium's with tungsten or day light source. My issue is the instruments came wired with two, two pinned pigtailed post. I assume, they are 220V. I would like to rewire them to 110V Edison plugs. I can't decipher how to properly series them to either, 3 two light or 2, three light configurations. Please advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Phil Rhodes Posted November 6, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted November 6, 2014 I don't want to pour cold water on the idea, but think people might be quite cautious about giving advice on this sort of thing. Mistakes can, obviously, be dangerous, up to and including starting fires and killing people. If you can't easily figure it out with a multimeter, you should probably give the job to someone who can. Again, hate to be a downer, but that's honestly the best advice I can give you. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Earl Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 go to an electrical supply and ask them to recommend an electrician to do a small project. I imagine it's a 1 or 2 hour job for someone like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Brereton Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 How are you planning to power these lamps? Remember, when you halve the voltage, you double the amps. Assuming they have 6 x 650w globes, that's 35 amps @ 110v, way too much for house power. You'll need something like a Honda 6500 for each lamp, unless you can find something smaller and silenced, as well as some 60amp Bates . It would be much simpler to rent a couple of 1.2kw HMI Pars, or Arri M18s, if you have the budget, and run them from house power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Holt Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I found 2 Colortran 650 mini brutes, in hopes of over powering the sodium's with tungsten or day light source. My issue is the instruments came wired with two, two pinned pigtailed post. I assume, they are 220V. If you can post a picture of the connection it would be helpful. Guy Holt, Gaffer, ScreenLight & Grip, Lighting and Grip Rental in Boston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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