Dual Voltage? Not Likely.

[GenJerDan]

In an effort to avoid paying all over again when I go back the 'States, should I buy a 220v set here then use 120v bulbs when I get back, or 120v instruments and put 220v bulbs in them for the time being?

If it's just straight-through wiring in them, I don't foresee a prob...at least with the tungstens. I'd imagine the fluorescents have ballasts and such which wouldn't appreciate the different voltages.

Anything else I should be concerned about?

Dan

 

[FlacaProductions]

Re: Dual Voltage?  Not Likely.

Re: Dual Voltage?  Not Likely.

which fixtures are you talking about? i've used lowel omnis all over the world....here with 110 lamps - over 'there' with 220/240v lamps. like you said - unless there is a dimmer involved, the wiring is straight thru. check what your fixtures can 'take' as the 220/240v lamps tend to be in high wattages which equals more heat.

 

[GenJerDan]

Re: Dual Voltage?  Not Likely.

Re: Dual Voltage?  Not Likely.

No particular brands in mind at the moment. Maybe the Britek set mentioned elsewhere. Of course, Arri is just down the road a piece...ha ha ha ha ha...my Visa won't stretch that far.

I'm new at this. My past experience has been strictly stage, and those lights were all bulb->wire->plug, not even an on-off switch to worry about.