Buying the right bulb for Arri 1.2k Par

[mrbrycel]

I recently bought a used Arri 1.2k HMI Par (Old headlight style). It works great, but I am fearing the day that I charge a production a rental rate, and the bulb doesn't work (what are the chances of that happening by the way?). So I figured I better buy a spare bulb to have ready.

And before I drop $100+ on a bulb, I want to make sure I'm getting the right one. I found one that looks right, but it says for 100v instead of 120v, which seems wrong. But I can't find any that say for 120v. Does anyone know the right bulb to get?

 

[Paul Hudson]

TWo things to consider: First the best supplier for older style par lamps is here: http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=kennedy+webster&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

Secondly, consider having your light modified to a single end lamp. There are two great companies that do theses conversions. They are:

http://www.advancemotionpicturelighting.com/

http://galaxyrepairservice.com/

 

[mrbrycel]

Ok thanks! What are the advantages to having a single end lamp?

 

[Cool Lights]

Single ended lamps are pretty much a standard now in not only film/tv lighting where HMIs are used but also in theatrical spotlights and moving head lights. They're going to be around for a long time.

Double ended ones will be around as well but single ended are more compact and that's what people want these days is the most compact fixture possible.

 

[Kevin Harrington]

In keeping with the topic of the thread, where do you guys get your used higher end lights from? eBay or do rental houses offer them for sale? Hard to find a resource.

 

[mrbrycel]

I got mine through Alan Gordon in hollywood. They have a consignor in New Mexico with tons of used HMI lighting and grip equipment.

For tungsten lights Ive had good luck with craigslist.