See: <http://alienbees.com/index2.htm> and favorable review here:
<http://davidweikel.com/E20_Page/alienbees/bees.shtml>
I am seriously considering buying some of these. They seem to be
competitively priced and, although they are monolights, they are
actually less weight than some lights with separate power supply.
They also recharge incredibly fast. The mid-range B-800 which I am
considering recharges in 1 second. But in the process, it and the
others all draw an average of 8 amps for the recharge period. Anyone
had any problem with this using 3 or 4 flashes. The company's FAQ says:
"The current draw during recycle for an AlienBees flash unit is
approximately 8 amps. Since the recycle period draws the most amps, and
this is only momentary, two units will not blow a standard 15 amp
household breaker. Typically, three, or even four units can be operated
from a household circuit without problems unless they are flashed almost
continuously for extended periods of time. Your power cord must be
connected to a 3-wire grounded outlet, and it is best, for the purpose
of safety, to use a power strip/surge protector when powering multiple
units.
Comments?
Chuck Norcutt
Woburn, Massachusetts, USA
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