Mole-Richardson Nine-Light Molorama Quartz Cyc-Strip (Type 3391)

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Overview

Molorama Type 3391 with 9 reflector cells and its external leads

The Type 3391 is a 95-inch, three-circuit strip with nine reflectors. Each feed serves three cells, so a three-colour gel sequence can repeat three times across the head.

Key specifications

SpecificationType 3391
Lamp positions9 cells, up to 1,000 W each
Head length95 in.
Maximum connected load9,000 W, all cells at 1,000 W
Factory circuit options3
Filter-frame holders3 × Type 33920 (3-cell)
ReflectorMolebrite Alzak aluminium in each cell
Lamp socketDouble-ended, recessed single-contact

Circuit versions

CircuitsCells per circuitMaximum per circuitCurrent at 120 VHead weight¹
333,000 W25.0 A19½ lb

¹ Bare head. Frame holders, filter frames and mounting hardware add weight.

Replacement lamps

Lamp codesPer lampSupplyRated colourCurrent per lamp
FCM / FHM1,000 W120 V3,200 K8.3 A
EME / EMF800 W240 V3,200 K3.3 A
EJG / EMD750 W120 V3,200 K6.3 A
FDF / FDN500 W120 V3,200 K4.2 A
FCL / FCZ500 W120 V3,000 K4.2 A
EHM / EHZ300 W120 V2,950 K2.5 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 95-inch body places 9 cells along a straight line. Each factory circuit can carry its own gel colour and dimmer cue.
  • With 9 × 300 W EHM lamps, the connected load is 2,700 W. Gel choice and distance from the backing determine how much light reaches the wall.

Practical uses

When one gel colour reads unevenly across the backing, bring up its circuit alone. The three repeats make it easier to distinguish a dark lamp from a gap between heads.

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 3391. For a multi-colour wash, meter each colour at the base, centre and top of the backing with the show gels in place.

Power and controls

The Type 3391 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 six-light Type 3361 is shorter and comes in a three-circuit build compatible with the same colour sequence. Compare model lengths and circuits.

Field coverage and further reading

Mole’s rental catalogue lists the Type 3391 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

The bare head weighs 19½ lb. Mole lists three three-cell frame holders for a full set. Count the nine individual filter frames separately.

Documentation

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