Paul C. Buff, Inc. Technical Forum

Hi all

i want to know if ab800 or ab1600 would accept a 250 modeling lamp ?

or will it die ?

sorry for my english

We do not reccomend using wattages this high due to the heat build up, particularly in softboxes or grids. The max wattage is 150.

TS

Thanks

I have nor question

I have a Cybercommander with a CSR+

but problem. both works great with VagabondII finde.
but not with my Transformer 220-110
with transformer I can not adjust remote Lightoutput and trigger Ab800.

only if i remove the jackphonecabel and put a cynccord it works as CSR only Trigger.

I thougt Transformer is not good and have bought a new but is is the same Problem.

there is likely a grounding issue with the transformer. Does it have 2 prongs or 3? Also is the mains power properly grounded?

TS

on model is Minwa mw2p300 and it has 3 prongs


another is Model Lianlong LLD1000D it has 3 outlests with 3 prongs

I can not say if they both correct Grounded

but when you think it is the problem I can Try ground it to wallheater (or radiator)

Wow

my Minwa 300 watt Transformer works now great with CSB+

many many Thanks I can now adjust the power of Light and trigger.




but my another for 1000 watt no. sadly it is perhaps defect.



Would my 300 watt Transfomer be enough vor 2 Lights ?

I have a ABR800 and a AB800

so,

dear Support I have now discovered

the Minwa 300 watt if I pluge it with the Plug-Cable to the erth it do not works,

if I plugs it with plug-cable to the Sky it works . It is normally ?


another Transformer I have cut the Ground Wire and added it to the heater on the wall

it works now to but jast the same if i plug it with the cabele to the earth do not works
if I plug ti with the cable to the sky it works but I need always a heater at the next.

What do you means is the trouble on the walloutlets ?

We do not reccomend using wattages this high due to the heat build up, particularly in softboxes or grids. The max wattage is 150.

TS

I understand that the power of 250W is intense heat for softboxes. So how softboxes or grille will resist on the power of 250W with Einstein?

The issue is not so much for the well being of modifiers, but for the health of the light with all of that heat built up due to the modifiers. Einstein was designed to handle such heat. That being said, a 10 degree grid with the 250W model lamp at full blast for long periods of time is not the best idea with any light. Much like running your car at 150 mph all day long.

TS

So, I need a more powerfull modeling light, how do I do this with my 1600 AB? Do I need to buy a different light?

Danny