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Adam McCreath
Film Handler

Posts: 52
From: Ottawa, Canada
Registered: Jan 2013

posted March 19, 2013 06:54 AM

I have been enjoying my first super-8 sound projector over the last couple weeks; a Chinon 7000...seems to be working very well and it's great to re-watch all the films I have bought only this time with full glorious sounds lol...

A couple questions for forum members; I still don't have all the lingo down so you will have to excuse my choice of words.

I have been tinkering with several projectors but really only with belts and lamps.....the Chinon 7000 is running great however there seems to be a significant build-up of lint/hairs/dust which is projected onto the screen when I run film through it. I know this can be cleaned I'm just not sure where to clean and how to do it safely.....any tips for me! I know this is an easy clean; I just want to be sure I don't cause any damage...is there any risks?

Also; I am wondering if it would be safe to use a can of compressed air to clean out a projector? The stuff used on PC's and key-boards? Any thoughts on this one?

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Pasquale DAlessio
Film God

Posts: 3523
From: Bristol,RI, USA
Registered: May 2010

posted March 19, 2013 07:00 AM

Hi Adam

I use compressed air. Also alc0hol on a small brush to clean the film gate. That's the square hole that the film passes by and the light shine through just to aquaint you with the terms.

PatD

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David Ollerearnshaw
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1373
From: Penistone Sheffield UK
Registered: Oct 2012

posted March 19, 2013 07:07 AM

I've used compressed air for years with no problems. Just don't use it while the lamp is lit, or not fully cooled down. It could shatter.

I also have some cleaning pads I bought. They have a felt/lint free cloth wrapped over one end, its flat about 10mm wide. Edit Just remembered I didn't buy them they were cleaning pads for the old Strowger exchange selectors. They were going to bin them "I have a use for them"

I wouldn't recommend using cotton buds as they can leave bits behind.

I also had some IPA wipes, but I only used these on stubborn marks.

Edit Also have an old Kodak puffer brush I use.

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Glenn Brady
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 117
From: North Carolina, USA
Registered: Nov 2006

posted March 19, 2013 07:59 AM

I use a small vacuum with a crevice tool attachment along with a soft brush. In my view, using compressed air simply keeps a lot of dust and dirt circulating somewhere inside the machine.

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Hugh Thompson Scott
Film God

Posts: 3063
From: Gt. Clifton,Cumbria,England
Registered: Jan 2012

posted March 19, 2013 08:49 AM

All good advice there Adam, also you need to equip yourself with
a brush to clean the picture gate. I find a narrow paint brush
of 1/2" or 1" will do the job admirably,just remember to put a
bit of tape over the ferrule to avoid scratching and away you go.
Happy shows.

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