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August 18th, 2012, 02:17 PM
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Mixing wattage of CFL bulbs in softbox.
Is there any reason to NOT mix 2 different wattage CFL bulbs in a multi socketed head - you know the cheap softbox kind that takes 6 bulbs and has 2 power switches so you can turn on 1 bank at a time? My thinking is that rather than have 2 options (half & full), I can have 3 options (3x30 watt, 3x85 watt and both).
The ballast is in the bulb so should not be an issue - right? Especially if bulbs are from same manufacture and have same temp & CRI? Am I missing something? Sample of multi socket head.. but there are dozens of them out there Linco#PE9030 | Linco Flora Fluorescent Light Bank | Fluorescent Light Kits | lincostore.com |
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August 18th, 2012, 10:11 PM
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Re: Mixing wattage of CFL bulbs in softbox.
As long as you don't exceed the voltage/amperage of the fixture, you should be OK.
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August 20th, 2012, 09:27 AM
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Re: Mixing wattage of CFL bulbs in softbox.
Seems like a missed advertising opportunity for just about EVERY single multi-bank seller out there. "Not 1, not 2, but 3 possible settings"....
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August 20th, 2012, 10:40 AM
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Re: Mixing wattage of CFL bulbs in softbox.
"But wait...there's more!"
You can have 2, count them 2 different color temperatures in the same fixture. 3 3200k bulbs and 3 5500k bulbs, each bank operated with it's own switch. Ken |
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September 20th, 2012, 01:20 PM
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Re: Mixing wattage of CFL bulbs in softbox.
I often run 2x85 plus 2x45 in the same fixture. The only disadvantage is you end up with a softbox that's physically larger to handle the heat of lights that you're not using.
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