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John Richard Almond
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posted September 24, 2014 01:43 PM

Im looking for a mains lead for both my 18-5 standard 8 and 18-5 super 8 machines. Im based in Wigan but im happy to pay postage.

Cheers fellas

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Maurice Leakey
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posted September 24, 2014 02:47 PM

If they use unusual mains leads why not contact Bolex direct.
http://www.bolex.ch/NEW/index.php

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John Richard Almond
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posted September 24, 2014 05:00 PM

Thanks
Maurice.

I have attempted to contact them but to no avail.
Im hoping to get to the Blackpool convention this year so I might find something there .

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Maurice Leakey
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posted September 25, 2014 03:08 PM

John
It this what you are looking for? I see that a lot of these projectors are advertised as having no power cord.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bolex-Projetoren-Netzkabel-fur-altere-Gerate-zB-18-5-usw-zwe-iStifte-/390893108784?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_16&hash=item5b030b7e30

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John Richard Almond
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posted September 25, 2014 05:39 PM

Great find. Well it looks like it could well be.

Heres the translation

Bolex Projetoren power cord for older devices , eg 18.5 , two pins
Grounding connections on the side
functionally tested

Visit my bookplate - Ex Libris Store !
many happy bidding
Place continuously things a , so check several times worth !!!
Shipping discount when buying several items !!!

From 30 € value of goods will be shipped insured only
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I have taken a punt on this and bought it, i will let you know if it ok. Cheers Maurice

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Maurice Leakey
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posted September 26, 2014 02:22 AM

John
Glad to be of help.
Here's another item which you may find useful. It's something which I use and can recommend. It will save removing the German plug and replacing it with a standard UK 13 amp flat pin plug.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EUROPEAN-SCHUKO-TO-UK-MAINS-TRAVEL-ADAPTOR-ADAPTER-CONVERTER-VISITOR-POWER-PLUG-/201040748992?pt=UK_TravelTickets_Accessories_RL&hash=item2ecef661c0[/URL]
Here's another link to help you date your projector.
http://www.bolexcollector.com/projectors/185.html

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John Richard Almond
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posted September 26, 2014 05:16 PM

Maurice. Thankyou.
Only today I took apart a beyond repair (by me anyway) an 18-5 standard 8mm machine and to get to the socket is a major disasembly. Ive no doubt it could be done in the hands of a pro but I think this is the way forward.

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John Richard Almond
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posted October 02, 2014 07:54 AM

It arrived today and fits like a glove. I have swapped the two pin with a UK three pin Red to earth, Black to live and grey to Neutral.
I have replaced both sets of belts (three on each machine) with same size O rings I got from my local handyman stores (£2.40 for six).

I plugged said lead into each projector and im pleased to say that they both run purrfectly...I say that because both machines just purr along in both 18 and 5 frames per second.

Im thinking of upgrading the bulbs but I will have to do a bit of homework on that.I will have a look here first.

Bolex 18-5L - DIY Lamp Conversion in the 8mm forum by Janice Glesser.

Thanks again Maurice [Big Grin]

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Maurice Leakey
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posted October 02, 2014 11:52 AM

Glad it all works. Connecting red to the earth terminal certainly goes against one's instincts, but I can confirm you are correct.
Black...Live
Grey....Neutral
Red.....Earth

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John Last
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From: Codsall, UK
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posted October 17, 2014 09:28 AM

Hi John, can you give me more details of a lamp conversion for the 18-5?

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John Richard Almond
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posted October 17, 2014 09:38 AM

http://8mmforum.film-tech.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=009448

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