8mm Forum: New bulb fitting?

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Posted by Akshay Nanjangud (Member # 2828) on January 22, 2012, 07:15 PM:

Hi guys,

The bulb in my Bolex SP-80 had a loose contact. When I tried solving the problem, I only arrived at a bigger problem. Can someone please help?

Posted by Anthony Buhay (Member # 2874) on January 22, 2012, 10:27 PM:

im not sure but this bulb looks like the one in my chinon.

But if im not mistaken, that bulb is not supposed to come out. The "bulb" is that entire bulb and the housing.

Posted by Akshay Nanjangud (Member # 2828) on January 22, 2012, 10:49 PM:

Yes, Anthony. The bulb is not supposed to separate from the glass with reflective coating. But it has.

There is a plastic that I have circled on the top right of the picture which is a part of the projector. Now, it's broken. What can I do?

Posted by Barry Fritz (Member # 1865) on January 23, 2012, 03:08 PM:

Try these folks.
http://www.chamblesscineequip.com/
Also, Google for any Eumig parts company. The SP-80 was made by Eumig and is a clone of the 700 or 800 series Eumigs.

Posted by Hans van der Sloot (Member # 494) on January 23, 2012, 04:23 PM:

Akshay, is this the part you need?

Posted by Akshay Nanjangud (Member # 2828) on January 23, 2012, 06:23 PM:

Yes, Hans! That's what I need. What is it called? Where can I get it? Please let me know.

Posted by Akshay Nanjangud (Member # 2828) on February 01, 2012, 08:15 PM:

Got a new bulb socket from Grainger yesterday. Today I got around to fixing it. Quite an easy job. Thought I'd conclude the thread by saying the problem is solved. Thanks everyone, especially Hans for the picture of the part.

I played Long Fliv the King, the sound seemed good, the picture held up nicely. This is only a 400' short. Hope everything holds up in future for full-features.

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