Showing posts with label bulbs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bulbs. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Storage Cases for Fluorescent Photo Bulbs

How do you store the fluorescent bulbs for photographic lighting? I started by using the boxes they were shipped in, including the Styrofoam protective sleeves. After a while, these wore out so I looked for another solution. I wanted a substantial case - but reasonably priced. I found one at Amazon. It is a  Zeikos ZE-HC36 Medium Hard Case which sells for $40. It has foam inserts with the removable blocks so you can customize the fit. The case was shipped in a fairly thin box with some thin bubble wrap wrapped around it. It has a dent in one place. It doesn't affect the operation so I am not going through the hassle to return it. I was able to make a home for three  85 watt daylight fluorescent bulbs. I haven't field tested this setup yet but I believe it is going to suffice for my needs.

Here is an image of the lights in the case and a closeup of the ding provided by the poorly boxed shipping method.