[SML] The constraints on this are gonna kill me!

Sean McCarthy seanrmccarthy at gmail.com
Tue Mar 13 21:44:04 UTC 2018


I know it's late for your question, but in case it helps someone else....

Our prop shop ended up using these for a rolling makeup mirror prop.
It worked well.

https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Bright-Hollywood-Dimmable-Lighting/dp/B079673GW9/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1520977341&sr=8-3&keywords=makeup+mirror+lights+kit


On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 4:48 PM, Stuart Wheaton via Stagecraft
<stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
> I did get a suggestion that worked for me.
> Sadly, the frames did not have enough meat in them to drill for Med. Screw
> (E26/27) Sockets...  Then it would have been easy.
>
> Thanks to all who took a moment to try to help.  The quest was successful,
> and SML came through for me!
>
> Stuart
>
>
> On 3/13/2018 3:57 PM, jdunfee12--- via Stagecraft wrote:
>>
>> I think the missing part of your search, that would have allowed better
>> results, is to add "DC" and eliminate anything that says "AC".
>>
>> I am not clear if you are needing this is for a set piece, or for actual
>> makeup use.
>>
>> In regards to your form factor, these types of bulbs are used in RV's and
>> campers. Also, people who are "off grid"  Though, the form factor you are
>> seeking, with 12v DC were much more popular a few decades ago.  Also, Amish
>> use them, but they have transitioned to LED lamps in the Lancaster area.
>>
>> If they are for an actual makeup table, be aware that many LED bulbs have
>> poor color rendering ability.  I have been attempting to design a portable
>> makeup mirror with LED lighting over the past year.  It seems that good
>> color rendering and high efficiency are incompatible goals. So, since 12v DC
>> lamps are probably being powered by battery, efficiency wins out.
>> Furthermore, all my effort at the low-price point, to find a 12v or 5v DC
>> light source have resulted in being shipped a lamp that is, at its best, a
>> poor color spectrum.  Many grossly exaggerate the light output as well.
>>
>> Here is a page that has some choices in the shape of bulb you want.
>>
>> E26/E27 (Medium), Warm White, … A19 LED Bulb | Household: A19, Globe, PAR,
>> and BR | LED Light Bulbs - Universal Finder | Super Bright LEDs
>> <https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/a-series-a19-standard/filter/Base_Type,E26E27,1,448:Color_Temperature,Warm_White,137,4650:Volts_Typical,12,100,3898:>
>>
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>>     E26/E27 (Medium), Warm White, … A19 LED Bulb | Household: A19,
>>     Globe, PA...
>>
>> E26/E27 (Medium), Warm White, 12 VDC A19 LED Bulb. A series Standard All
>> products are instock and available to ...
>>
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>> <https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/a-series-a19-standard/filter/Base_Type,E26E27,1,448:Color_Temperature,Warm_White,137,4650:Volts_Typical,12,100,3898:>
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>> -Joe
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