[SML] Opinions on Strand C21 dimmers?

[Glowacki, David]

Hiya!

We have (4) racks of C21 dimmers/controllers that were installed for this new venue in 2010. We started experiencing failures after two years, perhaps 4-5 per year- usually the Non-Dim versions.

Cannot agree too strongly that you should have AT LEAST (2) spares of each module configuration (we have four different versions in our system, and I think there are eight possible).

We don't send to Strand/Phillips for service, but an in-state vendor, which I think saves both time and $$$.

Dave

David C. Glowacki
Production Manager & 
     Assistant General Manager
Performing Arts Center
Kent State University-Tuscarawas
360 University Drive NE
New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663
330-308-6403 (office)
dglowack at kent.edu
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Date: Tue, 23 May 2017 19:29:39 +0000
From: Joe Wilson <faderjockey at gmail.com>
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Subject: [SML] Opinions on Strand C21 dimmers?
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Hi gang!

Anyone have experience with the C21 line of dimmers from Strand?  They are being suggested by the engineering consultants our college has hired to spec out an overhaul of our lighting system.

We've never used them, and are looking for opinions / experiences.

Thanks!
~joe
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Indian River State College

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