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Title: optimal distance between light and marquee?
Post by: sdrob04 on March 06, 2005, 02:38:41 am

I'm about to mount the fluorescent light fixture in my upright cab and was hoping for some input on an appropriate distance to allow between the bulb and the plexi/artwork.

Title: Re: optimal distance between light and marquee?
Post by: Nocturnaloner on March 06, 2005, 03:01:17 am

Like most things about building a cab, it really is a matter of your personal judgement about what looks best.  I have a standard under-cabinet style 18" fluorescent fixture, about 5-6 inches behind my marquee.  My choice was to put it in the vertical center by hanging it on a 2x4 cross brace.  Lighting is very even, but my marquee is mostly black, with a mask layer behind it.

Title: Re: optimal distance between light and marquee?
Post by: RayB on March 06, 2005, 10:08:42 pm

3 to 4 inches should be fine. So long as you're using a fixture/bulb rating that won't generate too much heat.