<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Hello,<div>Consistency in bulb manufacture and compatibility with the dimmer model(s) are key considerations.</div><div>Tests for compatibility and performance, along with tailoring dimmer curves to the bulb are recommended.</div><div>A bulb from a manufacturer that will remain available for several years is important. The MTBF curve still applies with LED bulbs..</div><div>Bruce<br><br><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"A society grows great when old people plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in." - Greek proverb</span></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On May 3, 2023, at 15:34, Ford Sellers via Stagecraft <stagecraft@theatrical.net> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Unicorn hunting….<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Is there a line of medium screw base replacement lamps that have “theatrical grade” dimming?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I know we recently had the discussion of Par 64/56 replacements, but I’m looking for screw-in replacements.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have a friend who has chandeliers which they love, but want to convert the lamps over to LED… Dimming performance is critical.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I would usually try to steer them to just replacing the fixtures with LED house lights, but that is not an option here.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none">Ford Sellers</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none">Senior Product Development Manager</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none">Chauvet Professional Lighting & Iluminarc</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none">5200 NW 108th ave</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none">Sunrise, FL 33351</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none">Phone: 800-762-1084</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none">Fax: 800-544-4898</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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