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Barry Fritz
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Burnsville, MN, USA
Registered: Dec 2009

posted May 31, 2016 11:51 AM

Many projectors have the option of setting different voltages so you can match them to the voltage of the mains that you are using. Typically the options are 100/110/117/125. If my mains is reading 121, is it best to set the projector at a higher or lower voltage i.e. 117 or 125? Thanks in advance.

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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

posted May 31, 2016 11:59 AM

I'd go to 125. You lose hours on a lamp kind of dramatically as you raise the operating voltage higher than the rating.

If you discovered a thousand free lamps in an abandoned camera store and you just want it bright, go low! (Hope there were some sockets: you'll be needing them too!)

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Barry Fritz
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Burnsville, MN, USA
Registered: Dec 2009

posted May 31, 2016 01:38 PM

Thanks Steve.

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