Hi,
I have an old Elinchrom Style set of strobes (Style 600, EL 500, 300 etc). One of the modelling lamp (100W 196V) has gone, I am going to replace it.
Does anyone know if I can use the 250W 230V lamp on any of the above strobes? Someone mentioned that if a 250W lamp is used on the above model range, then the flash tube will not clear properly. I am thinking of using just the modelling lamp as hot light in certain situation where I have a lens wide open.
Should work fine. I've upgraded My RX with no problems, even though it is not recommended by the mfg. I think it's really a common sense thing. Be aware of restricted modifiers, gels and general heat build up, but with fans you should be good in most situations.
PeterBerressem wrote:
Have you heard of their E27 to 2 pin adaptor ?
No I haven't, but will this adapter enable you to use higher power modelling lamp?
It mentioned on Adorama site that "Always use appropriate fuses" Does that mean I have to change the default fuses to other types of fuses?
The fuse (4 A?) should bear 250W 2-pin halogen bulbs. If in doubt you may replace it by a 1 A higher rated fuse. The main advantage of the 2-pins is in their higher lumen output, compared to Krypton bulbs.
Hi Peter,
Thanks for that information. Very handy to know. Am I still able to use variable output (dim the output) when using these 2-pin halogen bulbs?
Just had a look, the writing on the fuse for the Model Lamp on the Style 300 is "2.5AF". Do I need to change this fulse if I am going to use a 250W lamp? Thanks.
David-D wrote:
Am I still able to use variable output (dim the output) when using these 2-pin halogen bulbs?
Just had a look, the writing on the fuse for the Model Lamp on the Style 300 is "2.5AF". Do I need to change this fulse if I am going to use a 250W lamp? Thanks.
There's no difference in dimming, of course (bulbs are simple resistive load). The 2.5 AF are good up to 250W @ 240V, so there's no need to change it.
A side effect of the adaptor is the more congruent placing of flash tube to model light. It does not protrude as the standard Halolux et al tubes do.
