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Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on June 17, 2009, 11:03 AM:

I am new in Toronto, and got surprise when finding Bell & Howell 1624 or 2592 are only offered between $50-100. Also for Elmo 16 CL is priced $100. They are in working order and come with bulb.

I believe they are good projectors, aren't they?

This is tempting me to move to 16mm...but the size is unaffordable for my house. [Razz]

Any suggestion?

Posted by Richard C Patchett (Member # 974) on June 17, 2009, 04:37 PM:

Greetings Wilbert
On the Bell & Howells, Be careful before buying Open the back cover Look at the main gear, should be white or cream in color.
If there is a crack in the gear DO NOT BUY That worm gear is about $250.00 to replace. see pictures.
On the Elmo Check The sound when turning the sound knob if the fuse blows the circuit board has a bad transistor Cost is about $50.00 + LABOR ON REMOVING IT. Also check on the take up reel arm remove the cover. Check the belt in the belt is a smooth one its the old style the new style belt has teeth.
The old one slips and will not take up film Its fine for a while You walk away and come back to a floor of film. Also check the rubber rollers If they look gooey or have broken pieces they have to be replaced.

Posted by Michael O'Regan (Member # 938) on June 18, 2009, 01:18 PM:

My opinion - get a nice Eiki there. There are plenty of them around.
No worm gear or rubber roller problems.

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