Herkes are Australia's largest suppliers of the full range of lighting products.
Herkes are Australia's largest suppliers of the full range of lighting products.
With over 40 years experience, they also offer the best advice on requirements and installation from industry specialists who have an enormous range of experience and expertise. They are far more interested in finding the best, most appropriate and cost effective solution rather than simply selling product..... Very refreshing!!
Horses for Courses
Whether you are lighting for a drama, a concert or a video production, an enormous range of lights is available to fulfill almost any need imaginable. Your ability to purchase a good rig depends on how well you understand your own requirements and your knowledge of available products. We strongly recommend that you consult with the experts before committing yourself.
Contact WAYNE at HERKES ELECTRICAL (02) 9319 3133 for help
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Gear for Schools
HERKES has a complete range of equipment to satisfy lighting requirements from a simple classroom setup to a full auditorium production rig. Every school has different lighting requirements dependent on space, room structure, the desired end to which it lighting is to be used, and, of course, budget. Ask Wayne Kellett for advice. Ph 02 9319 3133. Herkes also stock a full range of accessories eg bulbs, fog juice, colour gels, cables, etc.
LUMINARIES: The actual lights fixtures themselves.
CONTROL SYSTEMS: These control the voltage supplied to the lights.
RIGGING: From single stands to trussed suspended rigs, rigging holds the stuff in place.
SINGLE PHASE OUTLET: A normal 240 volt power point.
THREE PHASE: A special 415 volt outlet. These supply a greater level of power and are needed if a 12 channel dimmer system is to be used.
HARD EDGED BEAM: a focused light coming from a bi convex lens system eg a profile or spot light. They can be used to project go-bo patterns.
SOFT EDGED BEAM: an unfocused light source. (may be concentrated however eg a Fresnel or PC.)
WEILAND CABLE: 4 extensions in one. The weiland has inlet and outlet tails at either end of a 4 way power multi core
GEL: That wonderful coloured high temperature plastic stuff you place infront of a light to colour a scene.
DIMMER: a device that in response to a control signal will vary the output voltage of a circuit hence changing the intensity of a light.
FOUR PACK: A four channel dimmer/desk all in one.
CYC: Generally the back drop on a stage.
GO BO: A pattern cut into metal that when placed into a profile luminare can be focused onto a surface.
LIGHTING SCENE: A function of a lighting desk, a scene is a combinations of channels and lighting states that have been brought under the control of a single fader. Generally preprogrammed into the desk.
CHASE: A function of a lighting desk, the chase involves a series channels pulsing in a particular repetitive order. When connected this causes lights to flash in accordance with the sequence.
GAFF: That wonderful black tape stuff with so many uses. A BIT OF FUN....Run a comp. to find the most creative use of gaff tape.
LOOM: When multiple cables are connected to light fixtures they are often run side by side, bundled together in groups. This makes the set up look tidy and also adds to the safety aspect. The cable bundles are called looms.
CONTACT: Wayne Kellett 02 9319 3133