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Overview
Two cells share a 21½-inch housing. The one-circuit version brings both lamps up together. The two-circuit version lets the operator crossfade between gels in adjacent cells.
Key specifications
| Specification | Type 2661 |
|---|---|
| Lamp positions | 2 cells, up to 1,000 W each |
| Head length | 21½ in. |
| Maximum connected load | 2,000 W, all cells at 1,000 W |
| Factory circuit options | 1, 2 |
| Filter-frame holders | 1 × Type 27220 (2-cell) |
| Reflector | Molebrite Alzak aluminium in each cell |
| Lamp socket | Double-ended, recessed single-contact |
Circuit versions
| Circuits | Cells per circuit | Maximum per circuit | Current at 120 V | Head weight¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2,000 W | 16.7 A | 5¼ lb |
| 2 | 1 | 1,000 W | 8.3 A | 5¼ lb |
¹ Bare head. Frame holders, filter frames and mounting hardware add weight.
Replacement lamps
| Lamp codes | Per lamp | Supply | Rated colour | Current per lamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCM / FHM | 1,000 W | 120 V | 3,200 K | 8.3 A |
| EME / EMF | 800 W | 240 V | 3,200 K | 3.3 A |
| EJG / EMD | 750 W | 120 V | 3,200 K | 6.3 A |
| FDF / FDN | 500 W | 120 V | 3,200 K | 4.2 A |
| FCL / FCZ | 500 W | 120 V | 3,000 K | 4.2 A |
| EHM / EHZ | 300 W | 120 V | 2,950 K | 2.5 A |
Mole specifies a T-3 lamp, 4 11/16 in. overall, operated horizontally within 4°. EME and EMF are the 240 V pair. For examples of these lamp codes in other heads, see FCM · EMD · FDN · FCZ.
Strengths and limitations
- The 21½-inch body places 2 cells along a straight line. Each factory circuit can carry its own gel colour and dimmer cue.
- With 2 × 1,000 W FCM lamps, the connected load is 2,000 W. Gel choice and distance from the backing determine how much light reaches the wall.
Practical uses
On a curved return, Mole shows two-cell units turning in short sections. For a two-colour cue, run each colour on its own before checking the blend at the join.
Output and colour
Mole’s strip specification lists the lamps and circuit loads. It gives no measured foot-candles at a stated wall height or setback for the Type 2661. Take readings up the wall, then halfway between adjacent heads to check overlap.
Power and controls
The Type 2661 has no onboard switch. Mole specified 36-inch leads for each circuit and offered different plugs. Identify which cells each lead serves before patching the dimmers. The per-circuit ratings above are for 1,000 W lamps on 120 V.
Optics and mounting
Each filtered cell takes one Type 27240 Molequik frame. The front holders for this length are listed in the specification table. Mole lists the Type 26530 bracket pair for floor use and the 26120 end hangers for pipe mounting. Its removable front holder increases the fixture profile to 13⅛ in. high by 12¾ in. deep. Manufacturer’s accessory drawings.
Comparable fixtures
The Type 2771 follows a tighter radius. The four-light Type 3341 gives a longer straight run and adds a four-circuit option. Compare model lengths and circuits.
Field coverage and further reading
Mole’s rental catalogue lists the Type 2661 by both model and lamp count. It also lists the frame and floor-bracket or hanger package. Mole-Richardson rental catalogue, Cycs.
Rental and used-fixture checks
Both factory configurations weigh 5¼ lb before frames. Ask for the circuit count when ordering the head. Two reflectors alone do not tell you how it is wired.
Documentation
- Mole-Richardson Molorama specification and lamp tables (PDF)
- Manufacturer’s Molerama series page and colour layouts
- Molorama filter holders and mounting hardware
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