My question, what solutions are there for protecting these fixtures from the light sprinkle? The drizzle that’s annoying but not going to shut down a show?
Hi Karl, there are many options available depending on the level of reliability required along with how much you want to spend. The best option is probably just to buy IP65 units as already mentioned. There are several good choices on the market right now that aren't too expensive. For just a very light sprinkle, any basic unit that doesn't have fans tends to do okay, but your mileage will vary. As I've said here many times,
American Ninja Warrior uses Chauvet SlimPar Pros on much of their set with good enough results. There's a recent thread
here that touches on many of the IP65 pros/cons too.
I have yet to see an IP65 moving wash fixture though.
The
Chauvet Maverick Storm 1 Wash fits the bill. The price is reasonable, but still not cheap.
I saw a couple of clear "domes" with active cooling to protect any type mover at LDI but don't remember the brands.
The Tempest Lighting enclosures are more or less the industry standard here. They're definitely not cheap, but certainly pay for themselves when substantial protection is needed from rain/snow/sand/UV/pyro fallout. For what you're doing I'd think the decision is really between a legit IP65 LED Par or a non-IP65 but rugged Par such as a SlimPar Pro and hope for the best. If your movers are doing okay I'd wager a SlimPar Pro would too. Hope this helps!