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| Author: | BernardPhotography [ Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Longest length of extension cords that are safe fore strobes |
I was wondering what is the longest length of extension cord that would be safe for the Alien Bees? Could I chain together 3 - 100ft 14 gauge extension cords(300 ft total) if I need to? |
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| Author: | Technical Support [ Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Longest length of extension cords that are safe fore strobes |
300' with 14ga. will be fine, but you may experience a slighly longer recycle time. Also avoid rapid firing the lights, as that can generate heat in the cords at those lengths. TS |
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| Author: | BernardPhotography [ Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Longest length of extension cords that are safe fore strobes |
Thank you for the information. That is exactly what I needed to know. ~Bernard |
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| Author: | Luap [ Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Longest length of extension cords that are safe fore strobes |
TS is basically correct. But any heat generated in the cord is distributed along the 300' length so is of no consequence. As for recycle time, the difference would be so small I don't think you would be able to measure it. |
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