8mm Forum: Elmo ST1200...No Light?

This is topic Elmo ST1200...No Light? in forum 8mm Forum at 8mm Forum.

To visit this topic, use this URL:
https://8mmforum.film-tech.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=008296

Posted by Lee Bombard (Member # 3740) on June 23, 2013, 11:55 AM:

I picked up a Elmo ST1200 that seems to work well in all regards except the lamp. I bought a new bulb and installed it but still no light... I know the bulb is good as I also have a 1200D and tried it in that. Bulb is good.
The fuses look to be okay too. The pilot light does not illuminate either.
Any thoughts from this learned group?
Thanks,
Lee

Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on June 23, 2013, 11:58 AM:

Clean the pins on the lamp holder ... Maybe? Check the lamp switch for on position (joking ;-))

Posted by Lee Bombard (Member # 3740) on June 23, 2013, 12:11 PM:

The pins look good and clean.
And believe me I did check the lamp on and off switch too [Smile]

Posted by Pasquale DAlessio (Member # 2052) on June 23, 2013, 12:25 PM:

If you have a voltmeter take a voltage reading in the socket pin holes. This will tell you if voltage is getting to the bulb. Also, if you can get to the switch(with power off) take a continuity reading with turning the switch on and off. When it comes to power problems you have to trace it back.

Good luck! [Wink]

PatD

Posted by Jim Schrader (Member # 9) on June 23, 2013, 03:15 PM:

is there a fuse for the lamps?

Posted by Lee Bombard (Member # 3740) on June 23, 2013, 03:36 PM:

There appears to be. There are two fuses behind the rear cover. They both appear to be okay though. Maybe I should try to get a couple new ones anyway?

Pat - No voltmeter... Not sure I'd know what to do with one anyway. [Smile]

Posted by Graham Ritchie (Member # 559) on June 23, 2013, 07:58 PM:

Lee

I would once again give those lamp pins a spotless clean with some 300/400 wet/dry rubbing down paper "what panel shops use on cars" then try again, "wiggle" the lamp holder a bit, while the lamp switch is on...it might kick into life. In the past its either those pins or the holder has been the problem, they just get corroded over time.

Graham.

Posted by Lee Bombard (Member # 3740) on June 23, 2013, 09:12 PM:

Graham - You're a genius. All it took was wiggling the socket and the light came right on.
I supposed that's that analog equivalent of "shut it down and reboot it..." [Smile]

Thanks all!

UBB.classic^TM 6.3.1.2