Michael Hoddy wrote on Tue, 28 September 2010 20:09 |
Does anyone have a source for flyable, permanent install-type stage lighting bar or pipe systems? I have a church install where I need to provide and fly 3 lighting pipe locations for Source Four ellipsoidals with something designed for the purpose that I can mount to proper equipment supports on the structure. I'm not looking for truss. I've seen these before, I just don't know who makes them.
I don't need dimming on them, just a pipe/bar system with mounting points. Each location needs to be around 8 feet in length. Any ideas? Thanks.
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Hello Michael,
Hanging a pipe for a few lighting fixtures could be a simple job, or a very time consuming project depending on the heighth and design of the building.
Many people would use a piece of 2" black pipe. (found at any plumbing or hardware warehouse) Now...how they'd hang it is a bit more complicated based on the structure of the building and the availability to mount it securely.
Hanging the pipe (properly) from rated wire rope and fittings, or from a some metal brackets is a common method.
But, again, the pipe's hanging apparatus needs to be mounted securely to a structural beam or batten.
Find a theatrical rigger with experience.
Good Luck,
Hammer
We've seen a lot of hack hangs jobs, and one of the biggest mistakes is some fool screwing a pipe flange into a wood stud (or just the ceiling/wall)
DO IT RIGHT....Don't be a Dino!