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Topic: No Need for Blue Filter
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Tom Photiou
Film God
Posts: 4837
From: Plymouth U.K
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted January 14, 2018 04:12 AM
Just out of curiosity, i wish to have my NT1 serviced by Kevin, we were planning to drive it there and back, or get work mates to take it as our head office is in Mansfield and the hotels they use are in Nottingham, however, my question is, do you chaps send your machines to him or do you take them personally? The only reason for my asking is two fold, It is a 5 hour drive each way for us, ( i dont always like other people not in the hobby handling my projectors, never trusted anyone in the past), Bearing in mind the weight and how fragile these machines are, how on earth to do send via a courier and what sort of price would it cost? I am keen keen to have Mr Brown do the work due to his excellent reputation in the 16mm field,
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Robert Crewdson
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1031
From: UK
Registered: Jun 2013
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posted January 14, 2018 08:41 AM
I asked him at the time I was getting a quote for a service and a new worm gear. Just been looking on Paul Ivester's site, and he lists 2 644 models, one takes a 240 volt 1000 watt lamp, and the other takes a 24 volt 250 watt lamp.
Tom, I sent mine by courier, and received it back OK, but the worry for me was that it could land on it's head and break the handle or casing. I wouldn't like to trust any courier again, and although it's a great inconvenience for you, it would be better to take it in person, and collect it after. That way you can be sure of getting your precious projector back in one piece, and it will give you years of service afterwards.
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Maurice Leakey
Film God
Posts: 5895
From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007
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posted January 14, 2018 01:32 PM
I have been speaking to Kevin on the matter of conversion to Xenpow HID 150 lamps. It is important to stress that these lamps must stay on for the complete duration of a show, including the relacing of film as and when necessary. Therefore, a Bell & Howell for conversion must have a still device which is used for a dowser. Also, there must be space for the Ballast and a new continuous fan.
The most ideal models for conversion are the 642, 643, 644, 655, and 666. However, Kevin can also convert the green TQIII models such as the 1695 as the fan arrangement here is different. It is important that the still device is solenoid operated. TQII models cannot be done, nor can Elf or Elmo as there is no room for a new continuous fan, also their still arrangement is different.
Note that Kevin does not accept Super 8 projectors.
The comments made by Robert do not appear to actually refer to the HID 150 conversion, but to some other form of lamp conversion which he may have discussed with Kevin.
If anybody is seriously considering a Xenpow HID 150 conversion I am sure that Kevin would be able to confirm if their Bell & Howell model is acceptable. [ January 15, 2018, 02:20 AM: Message edited by: Maurice Leakey ]
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