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Lee Mannering
Film God

Posts: 3216
From: The Projection Box
Registered: Nov 2006

posted January 09, 2019 05:11 AM

Its our annual new year time of servicing the projectors. This task usually takes me a good few days to complete the collection throughout the various film gauges but has saved many a scratched film or in show projector failure I am guessing.

My beloved first GS1200 has given tremendous service and has been loved so enjoyed a pretty trouble free life except one new gear and belt in its time. Although a pricey machine new I've had value for money from this one also fitted with a 2 blade shutter for a bit more on screen illumination.

Film guides are removed and wiped with Silicone annually, that seems to work out well. I also use it on the plated guides in my 9.5 and 16mm machines.

Happy servicing boys and girls.

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

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From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted January 09, 2019 05:49 AM

Hi, Lee
The silicone treatment seems a good idea. Can you illustrate for us what exactly you use.
Liquid or cream?

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Maurice

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Lee Mannering
Film God

Posts: 3216
From: The Projection Box
Registered: Nov 2006

posted January 09, 2019 06:53 AM

Hello Maurice.

I use the 3in1 Aerosol Silicone usually about £6. Spray it onto a lint free cloth then rub on for a smooth coat. Its best to remove guides where possible so as not to get any on capstans on sound machines. In difficult to reach spots use it on a cotton bud.
Leave to dry for 24 hours but it does actually dry quickly although I'm always cautious. Do all of my machines as I say once a year without a problem thus far.
Best wishes

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Mathew James
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 740
From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Dec 2014

posted January 09, 2019 07:07 AM

Thanx for this tip Lee! Never thought to silicone spray the guides once a year. Great tip that I will now include in the maintenance program of my machines!

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Matt 📽

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Will Trenfield
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 506
From: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK
Registered: Mar 2016

posted January 11, 2019 07:17 AM

Good tip. I've used silicone lubricant on my cars but never thought of using some on projectors. I bought a 400ml can of the 3-In-One stuff at Halfords for £5.99 today. I have Eumig and Sankyo projectors. Is it OK to use it throughout the film path, including the gate, on silent models, please?

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Paul Adsett
Film God

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From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted January 11, 2019 09:09 AM

Don't get it on the lens. You will never get it off!

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Elmo GS1200 f1.0 2-blade
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Panasonic PT-AE4000U digital pj

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Will Trenfield
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 506
From: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK
Registered: Mar 2016

posted January 11, 2019 03:38 PM

Paul makes a good point. I accidentally sprayed some silicone lubricant on part of my car's back window once. It was still there when I sold the car years later. It's probably best to remove the lens to a safe position before you start and only replace it when you've finished.

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