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JoeKitchen

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Profoto Head Extension Cables: Two at Once
« on: March 18, 2015, 05:15:10 pm »

Is it safe to use two head extensions cables in a row on the same head?  Anybody see anything wrong with doing this? 

I need to place a light really high up and it would be easier to have the cord extend down to ground level.  I would assume it is not a problem, but you never know. 

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Re: Profoto Head Extension Cables: Two at Once
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2015, 10:48:53 pm »

Hi Joe,

I've used multiple extensions on Pro5's and Acutes without any problem aside from the loss of bang from each cable.

Love your work...ak
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Re: Profoto Head Extension Cables: Two at Once
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2015, 09:50:17 am »

Is it safe to use two head extensions cables in a row on the same head?  Anybody see anything wrong with doing this? 

I need to place a light really high up and it would be easier to have the cord extend down to ground level.  I would assume it is not a problem, but you never know. 

Joe Kitchen

Ive done that a lot of times and have had zero issues. Im pretty sure there is no light power output loss but I havent tested for this.
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Re: Profoto Head Extension Cables: Two at Once
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2015, 03:51:40 pm »

How long do you need to go? You can use some of their longer extension cables (they come in a 16' or 32' variant, for example, depending on which head and pack you have.)
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Re: Profoto Head Extension Cables: Two at Once
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2015, 08:36:05 pm »

This is why I love my D1's... no power loss through stingers  :)

Head extension cables always diminish your output.  Some brands are more efficient than others.  No safety issues, tho.

CB

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Re: Profoto Head Extension Cables: Two at Once
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2015, 02:56:16 am »

You can do it.  Profoto says you lose 1 stop for each extension….
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Re: Profoto Head Extension Cables: Two at Once
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2015, 09:24:12 am »

Thanks everyone.  I was not aware that you loose power by using an extension (even though I have used them in the past). 

Now back to watching Mother Nature laugh at us by having it snow on the first day of Spring. 
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