8mm Forum: Elmo SC-18

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Posted by Jon R Light (Member # 963) on November 10, 2008, 11:02 PM:

Hi,

Does anyone know where to obtain the exciter lamp for this model of Elmo sound projector or know of a substitute for it ?

I am currently talking to a lamp provider, but it is just a guess that we are on the right track ...

Tnxs,

Jon

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on November 11, 2008, 10:37 AM:

Jon,

Most 8mm Elmos used only two types of exciter lamps, BRS or BAK. Sorry, but I'm not sure which is used in the SC-18.
They are both inexpensively available at this eBay store..

Doug

Posted by Jon R Light (Member # 963) on November 11, 2008, 12:25 PM:

Hi Doug,

Thank your for the quick reply - I had a look at both these bulbs but alas, they are not the same ...Actually the bulb looks closer to the BRL bulb, but from what I can see in the pic on eBay, mine is a little more 'stubby' ... it is about the same height (the main bulb portion - plus the base section) as it is wide and from what I can determine from a sticker in the projector is 4volt .75watt ... You can view the pics of this bulb here http://www.bioscomputers.ca/Elmo.htm The measurements are in m.m

Thnxs, Jon

Posted by Jon R Light (Member # 963) on November 17, 2008, 02:44 PM:

Hi Everyone,

Well it appears that we have found the right bulb although I have not received or tried it yet but the specs & physical attributes look right on... I just wanted to post so if anyone else is looking this will save them a TON of time ... the bulb is made by Ushio, Part # jc4v-3w/g4, c-6, 800 hours SKU #1000854 .. you can view it at this link .. http://bulbster.com/lightbulbs/jc4v3wg4-c6-800-hours-p-4211.html

All the Best,

Jon Light, Bios Computers

Posted by Jon R Light (Member # 963) on December 21, 2008, 10:42 PM:

Hmmmm,

The post for the excitor lamp appears to have been premature, as the bulb we found is no longer made by Ushio, which sucks. So the hunt goes on.

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