I Agree on it being over engineered, and slowly, I'm learning how to maintain the projector. They are a pain at times but when they are running properly, boy, it is a good machine. I know that I've railed on the ELMO's at times, but I can't deny the excellence of the machine.
Now, if there was just less "metal' to this projector ... it's a good thing that i still work out. Sheesh, just getting this out is almost a work out! (hah!)
For that matter, how much does the GS1200 weigh?
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Thanks guys yes I have a test stickers in mine as well.
Anniversary show went off well although after my enthusiastic spout about this great gs1200 I opened the lamp house to clean the gate after the show and the mounting bracket snapped. I burst out laughing as it was like it was trying to tell me it wanted a break...literally and it got it!
Just finished repairing it.
Tom. Yes built to last perhaps but a teeny bit over engineered.
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Lee - The evidence that mine has celebrated its 40th can be seen on a sticker some electrical engineer has placed on the inside of the metal cover that protects the workings and bulb area. Needless to say it has not been in my possession for anywhere near that amount of time..... 6 years or so I guess.
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This is amazing Lee. 40 Years ago I was only 11 Years old and don´t had a GS 1200 in use. But Today I have four of them in use all modified with long Arms and 250W Base Pin Halogen Lamp. I think this machines have a very long Lifetime.Leave a comment:
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My ELMO GS1200 is nearly 40!
Expect I'm not alone in keeping a record how old our projectors are that we have owned from new.
This week my first Elmo GS1200 with be 40 years old and has given pretty reliable service over the years, both at home also out and about giving shows.
As with all things mechanical/electric we need a bit of maintenance and it has seen a couple of new plastic guides, drive belt and a rewind gear but that's about it. Oh I also stripped down the F1 lens to clean it.
Genuine ESC lamps for these turned into an issue oh 20 odd years ago so I switched to using 250 watt lamps and the extra strain has not proven an issue for what is probably within a tolerance for the transformer. I did measure the 250 up against the Elmo 200 watt ESC lamp and it equated to pretty much the same. Think I'll pop in the original Elmo lamp for its special birthday this week.
Whatever projector you have big of small enjoy the show!
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