Difference in Lamp (Bulb) types?

Macville

Macville

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So I was shopping for replacement lamps for the two mini moles and baby solarspot I bought over the weekend. Well, looking at www.mole.com there seems to be many different lamps for each lights (some of the difference being wattage's.) However, there are still different names for the same watts. So is there a place where I can find the difference between a EGT and EGN, EGR, ESR, ESR-Q, FEV, etc or can someone explain to me the differences. I wouldn't care except that the lamps for the Baby are kinda pricey so I want to find a place to get a good deal (also if anyone can name a good place to buy/good brand to buy.)

Thanks,

Matthew
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I don't know these exact bulbs, but often times there will be two bulbs of each wattage, on that runs at 110/120V (N. American standard) and then a matching wattage bulb that runs at 230/240V (European Standard.) If that is not the case, perhaps they are different bulbs for the different styles of Baby fresnels (Baby-Baby, Standard Baby) Mole makes? I don't know, that last one is a total guess, but just see if there isn't some little detail that was maybe overlooked.
Peace,

-Harry
 
The 3 letter code is an ANSI code that has been assigned to various bulbs. Each lamp head will use a certain type of bulb(s). Check your lamphead to see what the proper bulb is to use. For example a Lowell Pro Light takes a GCA and Arri 150 Fresnel will take an ECT. The only way to tell is to check the lamp head specs. On Mole lights it's often listed on the back of the light.
 
There are a lot of variables besides just wattage: the type of base (e.g., mogul prefocus, medium screw, miniature 2 pin), the distance from the base to the lighting element (it's important to get the light emitted from the right place so the mirror can reflect it), the color temperature, and the lifetime. Some expensive lamps only last about 50 hours (e.g., an EZT costs about $122 from bulbconnection.com).

A reputable supply house should be able to help you find the right lamp for your equipment. I usually go to Barbizon, mostly because they're only a couple of miles from my home.
 
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