8mm Forum: DNE - Projector Bulb Discontinued

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Posted by Brad Kimball (Member # 5) on March 06, 2017, 03:27 PM:

DNE bulbs have been discontinued. Can't win [Frown]

Posted by Joe Taffis (Member # 4) on March 07, 2017, 10:40 AM:

Brad, you can stock up here at what I consider very reasonable prices...
http://www.replacementlightbulbs.com/lampdne.html

Posted by Brad Kimball (Member # 5) on March 07, 2017, 04:33 PM:

Does anyone know if this site is reputable? I hate ordering off dotcoms unless I know some people have had good experiences.

Posted by Joe Taffis (Member # 4) on March 07, 2017, 07:19 PM:

They are reputable and provide fast service. I've ordered from them a few times and very pleased with the items😊👍

Posted by Joseph Randall (Member # 4906) on March 07, 2017, 07:32 PM:

If they keep discontinuing bulbs, this could be the demise of our hobby.
[Frown]

Posted by Barry Fritz (Member # 1865) on March 07, 2017, 09:26 PM:

I've ordered from them also. Good company.

Posted by Jeffrey Simon (Member # 5522) on March 07, 2017, 09:43 PM:

Hi guys and gals,
I'm new to this site. I've been collecting films since 1976 when I was 11 years old. Is it true that DNE bulbs have been discontinued? Where did you hear this? What are they going to do with all the projectors that use these bulbs? Is there going to be a replacement made that we can use?

Posted by Brad Kimball (Member # 5) on March 08, 2017, 09:48 AM:

Hi Jeff, bulbs often utilized in vintage 8mm/16mm film projectors are currently utilized in the medical/dental field with various equipment. However, as everything is becoming LED compatible, bulbs get disconinued due to lack of demand. The lighting industry couldn't care less about the iminent obsolesence of vintage movie equipment. So, yes, unfortunately, as bulbs become no longer available our hobby will be a non-topic. Sad. I love this hobby and because I don't possess the skill-set to re-wire a projector to accomodate a more current light source my projectors are destined for the recycling plant someday.

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