15volt 150 watt lamp conversion

[John Burgess]

I have a spare 15volt 10 amp toroidal transformer , I wondered whether any members had used this type of lighting in a 16 mm projector. I was thinking of fitting it in my Elf President which presently runs a mains 750 watt lamp. This run pretty hot with a large filament and a lot of light spill.Let me know what you think, I am dying to give it a go !
John

[Maurice Leakey]

Would 150 watts be enough for 16mm projection?

[John Burgess]

That’s what I was thinking, but it is 10 amps and by careful adjustment might give a whiter light.

[Maurice Leakey]

Why not try a lamp that is a conversion in my Specto 500.
It's mains voltage and 650 watts. It will need a reflector.
Osram 64717 650w 240v GY9.5 Cap Projector Lamp. Ansi code FRM — Easy Light Bulbs (easy-lightbulbs.com)

[John Burgess]

Thanks Maurice I will have a look at that, I wonder whether it will be brighter than the 750 watt . I will let you know what I decide.
John

[Terry Sills]

John
I have some of these lamps and can let you have them a lot less than £18! If interested pm me.

[John Burgess]

Hi Terry
Thanks for the offer of bulbs, I presume you mean the ones Maurice refers to.
Hope you are keeping well and enjoying the sunshine, it’s lovely here.
John

[Terry Sills]

Yes John exact same ones. We are well thank you. Weather is fabulous here too.