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Brent King
Junior
Posts: 4
From: New Zealand
Registered: Aug 2012

posted September 15, 2012 10:28 PM

Hi guys
Im a bit new to all of this, I just picked up an Elmo st-1200, it didnt run so i opened it up and sticky lumps of black drive belt fell out.
Does any one know of any were in New Zealand I can pick up a replacement belt?
Or is there a standard size "O"ring that will do the job?(Had to ask)
Also the glass in the bulb cover is cracked, will this cause a heat problem for the film?

I hope some one can help.

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B.K
P.M.F
N.Z

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

Posts: 7016
From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted September 15, 2012 11:04 PM

Welcome Brent!

If the glass you're talking about is what I think it is, it's actually supposed to have that "crack" in it, so you should be OK. (Many ST-1200s, including mine, have this heat shield removed for more light on screen.)

If you have no luck locally, this E-bay seller has the correct belts for your ST-1200: (I've bought from him several times and have always been pleased.)

Isellprojectorbelts

There are several different models within the ST-1200 family (ST-1200D, ST-1200HD...), and you'll need to know which one you have to get the right belts.

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All I ask is a wide screen and a projector to light her by...

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Brent King
Junior
Posts: 4
From: New Zealand
Registered: Aug 2012

posted September 16, 2012 02:36 AM

Thanks Steve

The only info I have is what is written on the projector it's self.
Elmo sound st-1200 magnetic.
The internet is full of pix of them (good to see the company still going) but no new information on mine.

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B.K
P.M.F
N.Z

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Graham Ritchie
Film God

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From: New Zealand
Registered: Feb 2006

posted September 16, 2012 02:49 AM

Of you want, contact "Seal Imports Ltd" in Auckland its Ph09 579 3646. If its an early ST1200M projector which it sound like "239EPR O Ring IMP" should do the trick for only NZ$4 dollars.

Graham.

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Brent King
Junior
Posts: 4
From: New Zealand
Registered: Aug 2012

posted September 16, 2012 03:29 AM

That's awesome Graham
I'll ring them at smoko tomorrow.
Im looking forward to getting it going. My other projector is an Eumig mark 8. It will be good to have some sound.

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B.K
P.M.F
N.Z

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Tom Photiou
Film God

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From: Plymouth U.K
Registered: Dec 2003

posted September 16, 2012 03:31 AM

Hello Brent,
Theres a couple of dealers here in the UK that do a replacement belt for these. I'm sure Paul Foster is one of them.
I keep meanaing to get the three belt sizes for the 1200HD.That way any belt supplier should be able to sort some.
Ive always kept the glass heat shield on my projectors, the amount of light difference, from what ive seen, isnt that much better. (it benefits the 18fps speed more).
I worke on the principle that if it was manufactured with it they did it for a reason. Once removed you wouldnt be able to use still projection with the lamp on for too long or you'd burn the film. The split is to allow the expansion with the heat.

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

Posts: 7016
From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted September 16, 2012 05:13 AM

My glass was removed by some prior owner.

Good thing I read one of these "My glass is cracked!" discussions in this Forum and checked it out before I decided to try out still frame, No?

Brent, I think once you get your ST-1200 healthy you'll find it's nearly indestructable. The guts of mine look a lot more like a piece of industrial equipment than typical consumer electronics. I pop open audio and video electronics these days and they are built like my son's toys!

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Brent King
Junior
Posts: 4
From: New Zealand
Registered: Aug 2012

posted May 25, 2013 11:26 PM

Sorry I haven't reported back about the belt. Life got in the way of the hobby.
Graham, You are a legend. I got the O ring you suggested about a week after you told me about it. I have had it in the glove box of my UTE, and only tried to put it in today. It fit like a glove.

Thanks

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B.K
P.M.F
N.Z

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