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Topic: 2300 ft reels as opposed to 2,000 ft. reels

Ronald Green
Film Handler

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From: Delray Beach, FL, USA
Registered: Nov 2016

posted January 30, 2017 01:49 PM

Regarding running 2300 foot reals, the projector says up to 2,000 feet only. Am I hurting my EIKI SL-OL projector.

I like using the bigger reels, but welcome your suggestions.

Thanks

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Maurice Leakey
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From: Bristol. United Kingdom
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posted January 30, 2017 01:57 PM

Ronald
As far as I know the spools are 2200ft. These were initially designed for running 1-hour 16mm TV prints.
Your projector should be able to cope quite well. Make sure you are using plastic spools.

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Maurice

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David Park
Master Film Handler

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From: UK
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posted February 01, 2017 01:23 PM

Isn't more got on by having the centre hub smaller?
Also the film itself being thinner in the later days due to being a different material?

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David

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Maurice Leakey
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posted February 01, 2017 02:47 PM

Yes, David.
The 2200' and the 2000' have the same overall diameter, but the 2200' has a smaller hub.

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Ronald Green
Film Handler

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From: Delray Beach, FL, USA
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posted February 01, 2017 07:14 PM

Maurice,

Why do you suggest the plastic 2300 reels over the metal.
I only use plastic. Sorry about the stupidity, but I don't know why one is better than the other.

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David Park
Master Film Handler

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posted February 02, 2017 01:20 AM

Don't think I can recall a metal one of that capacity.

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

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posted February 02, 2017 09:52 AM

I suggested plastic as a full spool would be lighter than a metal spool filled with film.

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Ronald Green
Film Handler

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From: Delray Beach, FL, USA
Registered: Nov 2016

posted February 02, 2017 03:56 PM

Great Advice.

Thanks a million !!

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David C. Lucidi
Expert Film Handler

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From: Glenolden, PA, USA
Registered: Nov 2013

posted February 12, 2017 06:20 PM

Just an FYI, 2300' reels do exist in metal (I have several myself) but as others have already stated, they are heavier to start with and that would only be 'that much heavier' on a fully loaded takeup arm.

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