8mm Forum: Projector Bulb handling

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Posted by Thomas Beiter (Member # 470) on September 19, 2010, 11:09 AM:

Forgive me the slightly off topic question as this in regards to a slide projector bulb, DEK to be exact.

I bought a bulb for my Kodak Carousel 800 (recent garage sale find) and after bidding noticed the sellers "man-handling" of the bulb. I seem to recall it was a no-no to touch bulbs as the oil from your fingers combined with the heat of the bulb could cause it to fail. Any truth to that and if so, can I clean the bulb before installing?

Posted by Claus Harding (Member # 702) on September 19, 2010, 11:30 AM:

Thomas,

In general, you don't want to touch the bulb's sides or (if this is the type) the reflector. If you do, wipe the bulb a bit with a cloth with a drop of alcohol on it.

Bulbs can be held comfortably with a bit of chamois cloth for removal/install purposes.

Claus.

Posted by Thomas Beiter (Member # 470) on September 20, 2010, 11:12 AM:

Thanks, Claus. I just received the bulb. I'll give the alchohol treatment a shot.

Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on September 20, 2010, 11:17 AM:

“Here's to alcohol: the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems.”

-Homer J. Simpson

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