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Overview
Mole offered this 42½-inch strip with one, two or four circuits. Four cells on one feed give a single dimmer cue. A four-circuit head gives each cell its own cue.
Key specifications
| Specification | Type 3341 |
|---|---|
| Lamp positions | 4 cells, up to 1,000 W each |
| Head length | 42½ in. |
| Maximum connected load | 4,000 W, all cells at 1,000 W |
| Factory circuit options | 1, 2, 4 |
| Filter-frame holders | 2 × 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 | 4 | 4,000 W | 33.3 A | 8½ lb |
| 2 | 2 | 2,000 W | 16.7 A | 8¾ lb |
| 4 | 1 | 1,000 W | 8.3 A | 9 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 42½-inch body places 4 cells along a straight line. Each factory circuit can carry its own gel colour and dimmer cue.
- With 4 × 500 W FDF lamps, the connected load is 2,000 W. Gel choice and distance from the backing determine how much light reaches the wall.
Practical uses
A four-circuit unit suits a short backing that has to change between several gel colours. With two alternating colours, the two-circuit version can do the job with fewer dimmer channels.
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 3341. 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 3341 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 2691 carries eight cells, enough to repeat the four-colour sequence twice. Compare model lengths and circuits.
Field coverage and further reading
Mole’s colour-layout drawings show how the circuits continue through the corner of a cyc. The four-circuit example repeats two gel colours, with a separate feed for each group of cells. Molorama layout drawings.
Rental and used-fixture checks
This model has three catalogue weights. A four-circuit head is 9 lb before frames, while the one-circuit head is 8½ lb. Check the connector set against the booked version.
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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