Seeking theatre technician to install Gas fire
Fri, 1 June 2012, 07:44 pmJohnny Grim18 posts in thread
Seeking theatre technician to install Gas fire
Fri, 1 June 2012, 07:44 pmWell not so much to install, but to advise on where we can hire / borrow a fake gas fire? Playlovers had a marvellous fireplace for their production of Hobson's Choice, but our play, whilst set in a similar region, is in more modern times...I know the house would probably be central heated, but we're old fashioned enough to want a fire, even if it's fuelled by gas rather than wood...all /any advice welcomed.
Joe - WP or not, we knew it
Sat, 2 June 2012, 07:39 pmJoe - WP or not, we knew it was you.
A fairly simple circuit to make a realistic flicker-
Wire a 15 watt pilot (oven) globe in series with a fluorescent light S10 starter. This will cause the globe to flicker randomly. Fit 2 of these into an appropriate box. Add a third globe that glows constantly, a bit of red/orange gel, and you have a fairly passable fire effect.
I also used this in Don's Party, built into a TV set to give a flicker effect. I'm sure it drove the actors spare, having to stare at flickering lights.
Yes, an electrical licence is required to do this safely, and I would not suggest attempting to do so unless you are qualified.
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