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Chad Shumaker
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 110
From: Dover, Ohio USA
Registered: Jan 2011

posted September 14, 2018 10:22 PM

Hello Everyone,

I recently snagged a Sears Delux Editor Viewer at a local flea market. Love it! It's the first motorized editor I've had and it has a nice big screen.

However...

The picture is not very bright. Is there any way I could swap out the old bulb for a cooler/brighter LED? Anyone ever try this?

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Nantawat Kittiwarakul
Master Film Handler

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From: Rajburana, Bangkok, Thailand
Registered: Aug 2017

posted September 15, 2018 11:32 PM

Not without some modification,some electrical work at least.

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Just a lone collector from a faraway land...

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Will Trenfield
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK
Registered: Mar 2016

posted September 16, 2018 03:59 AM

Editors seem to have been designed for 6v 10w bulbs as used on motorcycles. It might be worth your while trying to get hold of a halogen one. Ask at your local bike shop.

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Terry Sills
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Weymouth,Dorset,England
Registered: Oct 2012

posted September 16, 2018 07:25 AM

The problem with upgrading the lamp to a higher wattage is that the transformer is not designed for the extra load and it could cause major damage.

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Chad Shumaker
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 110
From: Dover, Ohio USA
Registered: Jan 2011

posted September 17, 2018 02:51 PM

Hmmm.

What I'm looking at is a LED BA15D Corn Bulb. It takes an input of 120 V, uses only 5 watts as opposed to 10 watts and produces about 300-400 lumens.

I guess I'm thinking that you can go to the store and buy an LED bulb to pop into a reading lamp or ceiling light and it will last longer, use less electricity, and be brighter. No wiring required you just replace it. Wasn't sure if this worked the same with wee bulbs or not.

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Barry Fritz
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From: Burnsville, MN, USA
Registered: Dec 2009

posted September 17, 2018 04:38 PM

What are the specs on the bulb that is in the editor now?

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Chad Shumaker
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 110
From: Dover, Ohio USA
Registered: Jan 2011

posted September 17, 2018 07:13 PM

I believe it is as follows...

Wattage: 16W
Voltage: 6.4V for 6V Systems
Amperage: 2.63A
Base: Single Contact Bayonet, BA15s, S. C. Bayonet, SC Bayonet
Candlepower: 21CP
Lumens: 265
Glass: S8, S-8, S26, S-26, Clear

A-ha. I see I am looking at the wrong LED bulb. Let me get back to you all...
Filament: C-6
Maximum Overall Length: 2"/50.8mm
Maximum Overall Diameter: MOD 1"/25.4mm
Light Center Length: 1.25"/31.75mm
Average Rated Life: 200 Hours
Typical Use: Moped, Motorcycle, Auto, Automobile, Lamp, Editor, Special Service

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Chad Shumaker
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 110
From: Dover, Ohio USA
Registered: Jan 2011

posted September 18, 2018 08:23 PM

OK- So I discovered that the bulb in my editor is an 1129. After a bit of research I found an LED that states it replaces an 1129 bulb.

Details:

The incandescent bulb:
Wattage: 16W
Voltage: 6.4V for 6V Systems
Amperage: 2.63A
Base: Single Contact Bayonet, BA15s, S. C. Bayonet, SC Bayonet
Candlepower: 21CP
Lumens: 265
Glass: S8, S-8, S26, S-26, Clear
Filament: C-6
Maximum Overall Length: 2"/50.8mm
Maximum Overall Diameter: MOD 1"/25.4mm
Light Center Length: 1.25"/31.75mm
Average Rated Life: 200 Hours
Typical Use: Moped, Motorcycle, Auto, Automobile, Lamp, Editor

The LED
BA15s Base LED Bulb ;
Bulb Type: BA15S (Single Contact);
Lumen: 310-360;
Lumen Color Temperature: Cool White 6300K-7000K;
Working Voltage: 10-30V DC;
Power consumption: 3.4 Watt;
LED: 24 LEDs, SMD5050

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