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Topic: Bolex 18-5L - DIY Lamp Conversion
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Mathew James
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 740
From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Dec 2014
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posted September 03, 2017 06:32 PM
Hi All,
The bracket in question Janice unfortunately I am unsure exactly what it is, i took it from my 'i may need this thing one day' drawer...if memory servers correct, it looks like i saved some parts from when i installed some blinds. The hook thing that you attach to the wall to wrap the blind pullstring around..this is what i believe this may be. I used two pliers to bend it to follow the shape of the qlv-1 and then drilled to attached to the left over original bracket.
There is a problem however that must be mentioned before anyone wishes to proceed with this bracket. Barry also asked me this question, so please be aware that I cannot close the lamp cover completely. It is close, maybe out about 1/2 centimetre or so, but enough to prevent full closure. This allows some light to escape. For us, this is still an improvement from using the expensive robot bulbs, but i think another bracket may be better in this unit. There is no room to 'shave-off' any metal from the bracket to suit unfortunately.
Lastly, I am finding that after just 1 or 2 films(400') shown, the case area gets extremely hot to me. I am used to the elmo and didn't have the original bulb working long enough to compare, but i am wondering if this may be why some people have chosen to try LED? [ September 05, 2017, 08:20 AM: Message edited by: Mathew James ]
-------------------- -- Cheers, Matt 📽
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