I recently bought a par can/light and it needs a gel frame. The size the frame needs to be is 7 1/2 inches. What size light or par can do I have?
Thx
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It is either an Opti Par, 6" Fresnel, or a Par 56 or 46.
Ops, almost forgot. Welcome to the forums afw.
thanks for the welcome; yep I am new here.
so if I were to order a frame online at Guitar Center; should I go with the 56? and then snip it with metal cutters if it's too big?
so if I were to order a frame online at Guitar Center; should I go with the 56? and then snip it with metal cutters if it's too big?
Hey afw,
I am in the Pocono's not to far from you, if you ever need anything hit me up.... Try taking the light in to GC there near Hershey, they should be able to help you match up a lens for you.
And welcome to our cozy little corner of the internet.
I am in the Pocono's not to far from you, if you ever need anything hit me up.... Try taking the light in to GC there near Hershey, they should be able to help you match up a lens for you.
And welcome to our cozy little corner of the internet.
If you need a 7 1/2" frame, they are all interchangeable between those fixtures and a few more actually. That is actually the most interchangeable frame size as far as number of different types of fixtures that use it I believe.
Here's a crazy thought:
(I haven't slept for 30 hours, anything I say might be crazy)
Take the fixture into the store with you. You may have to "check it in" for inventory control purposes, but then you'd be assured a "perfect match".
I'm big on NOT wasting time and anything I can do to save myself time, I will do. If I can take in a fixture or a bulb to match up(or cables or replacement parts....whatever is needed), I will.
(I haven't slept for 30 hours, anything I say might be crazy)
Take the fixture into the store with you. You may have to "check it in" for inventory control purposes, but then you'd be assured a "perfect match".
I'm big on NOT wasting time and anything I can do to save myself time, I will do. If I can take in a fixture or a bulb to match up(or cables or replacement parts....whatever is needed), I will.
The problem with Guitar Center is they dont carry the frames in the stores; at least harrisburg's store. You can only order it online.
I've checked other stores in the area and they don't sell frames either; probably because there's not a big demand in most cases.
I just happened to find a used light without the frame for cheap and thought I'd easily be able to obtain one. Unfortunately it's been a couple of months now.
I've checked other stores in the area and they don't sell frames either; probably because there's not a big demand in most cases.
I just happened to find a used light without the frame for cheap and thought I'd easily be able to obtain one. Unfortunately it's been a couple of months now.
Then in that case take SerraAva's advise. I'm a sound engineer, not a lighting guy. SerraAva has way way WAY more lighting expertise than I do.
I'd say if he's suggesting a certain frame size, chances are that's going to be right. Worse case is you talk to the company you're going to order from using this mysterious device called the PHONE and work it out. You might want to take your light into a store and match it up to ensure you know what you've got. I'd recommend you KNOW for sure what you have, as it will simplify things going forward.
It's always necessary to know what you have. With Parcans, it's important to know your sizes.
Find out what you have. The rest will make sense after that, including frames, bulbs and more.
I'd say if he's suggesting a certain frame size, chances are that's going to be right. Worse case is you talk to the company you're going to order from using this mysterious device called the PHONE and work it out. You might want to take your light into a store and match it up to ensure you know what you've got. I'd recommend you KNOW for sure what you have, as it will simplify things going forward.
It's always necessary to know what you have. With Parcans, it's important to know your sizes.
Find out what you have. The rest will make sense after that, including frames, bulbs and more.