Yes, CH's suggestion was much better. I didn't realize high power
voltage converters were so inexpensive and I also didn't consider your
accessories. I don't know how powerful your Elinchroms are but I can
fire all four of my Alien Bee B800s at full power and they will recycle
with no problem while all are connected to a single 120v 15 amp circuit.
Chuck Norcutt
On 1/30/2013 7:19 AM, David Irisarri wrote:
> Hi Chuck,
>
> It's a good idea but I paid a lot to send everything from Spain to USA
> because I also have lots of accessories, la barndoors, snoots, umbrellas,
> light banks, etc... So probably I'll buy a cheap adapter and as soon as I
> can I'll but another kit if the business picks up :)
> http://www.vilaboschphoto.com
>
> Thanks a lot for your suggestions.
>
> David
>
> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 7:29 PM, Chuck Norcutt <
> chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hey! They're just lights! Try some less expensive but very good Paul
>> C. Buff gear. <http://www.paulcbuff.com/index.php>
>>
>> You can go for the low end of the line as I do and buy Alien Bees
>> <http://www.paulcbuff.com/index.php>
>> Or even go for the more rugged build White Lightning. They might well
>> cost you (for new lights) less than the Elinchrom conversion. Then sell
>> the Elinchroms.
>>
>> The Bees are limited to 150 watt modeling lights, the White Lightning
>> will take 250 watts. 120 volts only. No voltage switch.
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>>
>>
>> On 1/29/2013 4:38 PM, David Irisarri wrote:
>>> This is their response:
>>>
>>> The transformer itself is not available and the entire control circuit
>>> would require replacement. You would be talking a charge in the area of
>>> $390.00 Each plus shipping and handling.****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> Currently only 1 circuit is in stock and may be used in other repairs.
>> If
>>> parts are out of stock at time of repair approval repair times will be
>>> extended as we wait for parts to come from Elinchrom overseas.
>>>
>>>
>>> I knew it! It's always the same story.
>>>
>>>
>>> David
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Leo Wesson <leowesson@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>>> David,
>>>>
>>>> You might rent a converter first to try it out. I'm just guessing that
>> it
>>>> will be problematic.
>>>>
>>>> Leo
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 29, 2013, at 12:00 PM, David Irisarri <zuiko3000@xxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi Leo,
>>>>>
>>>>> FX models were mono voltage. BX models were muti voltage. I guess I
>> have
>>>> to
>>>>> buy those bulky transformers :(
>>>>>
>>>>> David
>>>>>
>>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Leo Wesson <leowesson@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> David,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm guessing that they are muli voltage and all u need to do is swap
>> the
>>>>>> modeling light to a 120v bulb.
>>>>>> Leo Wesson.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Jan 29, 2013, at 10:32 AM, David Irisarri <zuiko3000@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I want to use my Elinchrom flash heads with my E-M5 and I have a
>> couple
>>>>>> of
>>>>>>> questions.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Every head consumes 400W and needs 200/260 V and it has a modelling
>>>> lamp
>>>>>> of
>>>>>>> 100W. Do I need a step up converter of 400W or more for every flash
>>>>>> head? I
>>>>>>> don't want to buy a 1500W transformer because of such a high load it
>>>>>>> couldtrip the entire apartment's electricity.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> What is the best brand in USA?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> David
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