BC to ES Lamp Adaptors .
I have two studio flash units that are fitted with BC lamp fittings .
These use 150W lamps as modelling lights and it seems that I am unlikely to get 150W lamps that are thin enough in the neck to fit in the light fitting . I have got a BC to ES adaptor which allows me to use an ES lamp but the adaptor is marked Max 60w ,presumably because part of it is bakelite . Anyone know of a source of adaptors that will take a higher wattage lamp ?? Stuart -- "YESTERDAY is history,TOMORROW is a mystery,TODAY is a gift That is why it is called the present " |
BC to ES Lamp Adaptors .
On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 18:57:33 +0000, Stuart
wrote: I have two studio flash units that are fitted with BC lamp fittings . These use 150W lamps as modelling lights and it seems that I am unlikely to get 150W lamps that are thin enough in the neck to fit in the light fitting . I have got a BC to ES adaptor which allows me to use an ES lamp but the adaptor is marked Max 60w ,presumably because part of it is bakelite . Anyone know of a source of adaptors that will take a higher wattage lamp ?? Stuart If you search around on the internet there are several specialist lamp retailers, do they do a lamp to suit your purpose. You could start here, www.internationallamps.co.uk SJW A.C.S. Ltd. |
BC to ES Lamp Adaptors .
Lurch wrote:
If you search around on the internet there are several specialist lamp retailers, do they do a lamp to suit your purpose. You could start here, www.internationallamps.co.uk SJW A.C.S. Ltd. When I used to work in lighting we mostly used http://www.primarc.co.uk/ ,they always seemed to be able to source any lamp we needed... Lee -- To reply use lee.blaver and ntlworld.com |
BC to ES Lamp Adaptors .
"Lurch" wrote in message ... On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 18:57:33 +0000, Stuart wrote: I have two studio flash units that are fitted with BC lamp fittings . These use 150W lamps as modelling lights and it seems that I am unlikely to get 150W lamps that are thin enough in the neck to fit in the light fitting . I have got a BC to ES adaptor which allows me to use an ES lamp but the adaptor is marked Max 60w ,presumably because part of it is bakelite . Anyone know of a source of adaptors that will take a higher wattage lamp ?? Stuart If you search around on the internet there are several specialist lamp retailers, do they do a lamp to suit your purpose. You could start here, www.internationallamps.co.uk SJW A.C.S. Ltd. Or look around the DIY store for a lamp with the SBC mark on it. (small bayonet connector) --- http://www.basecuritysystems.no-ip.com Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.574 / Virus Database: 364 - Release Date: 29/01/04 |
BC to ES Lamp Adaptors .
On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 07:44:19 GMT, "BigWallop"
wrote: "Lurch" wrote in message ... On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 18:57:33 +0000, Stuart wrote: I have two studio flash units that are fitted with BC lamp fittings . These use 150W lamps as modelling lights and it seems that I am unlikely to get 150W lamps that are thin enough in the neck to fit in the light fitting . I have got a BC to ES adaptor which allows me to use an ES lamp but the adaptor is marked Max 60w ,presumably because part of it is bakelite . Anyone know of a source of adaptors that will take a higher wattage lamp ?? Stuart If you search around on the internet there are several specialist lamp retailers, do they do a lamp to suit your purpose. You could start here, www.internationallamps.co.uk SJW A.C.S. Ltd. Or look around the DIY store for a lamp with the SBC mark on it. (small bayonet connector) --- Ah but it's not the size of the bayonet fitting that is the problem -it is the standard size- it is the neck of the bayonet bulb that is too thick to fit in to the flash unit . Anyway I have ordered a couple of bayonet fitting modelling lamps so hopefully they WILL fit . thx Stuart -- "YESTERDAY is history,TOMORROW is a mystery,TODAY is a gift That is why it is called the present " |
BC to ES Lamp Adaptors .
"Stuart" wrote in message ... I have two studio flash units that are fitted with BC lamp fittings . These use 150W lamps as modelling lights and it seems that I am unlikely to get 150W lamps that are thin enough in the neck to fit in the light fitting . I have got a BC to ES adaptor which allows me to use an ES lamp but the adaptor is marked Max 60w ,presumably because part of it is bakelite . If it bakelite, it is very old. Caesin based plastics started to replace bakelite in the 1950s. However, what you want is a ceramic adaptor. I've seen them on sale in France, but not in the UK. I suspect a web search would be in order. Alternatively, get flash units with built-in modelling lights. Colin Bignell |
BC to ES Lamp Adaptors .
On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 11:10:04 -0000, "nightjar"
wrote: "Stuart" wrote in message .. . I have two studio flash units that are fitted with BC lamp fittings . These use 150W lamps as modelling lights and it seems that I am unlikely to get 150W lamps that are thin enough in the neck to fit in the light fitting . I have got a BC to ES adaptor which allows me to use an ES lamp but the adaptor is marked Max 60w ,presumably because part of it is bakelite . If it bakelite, it is very old. Caesin based plastics started to replace bakelite in the 1950s. However, what you want is a ceramic adaptor. I've seen them on sale in France, but not in the UK. I suspect a web search would be in order. Alternatively, get flash units with built-in modelling lights. Colin Bignell You are correct ,I used the name Bakelite but it will be a modern equvalent as I only bought the BC?ES adaptor new yesterday . I will doa search for a ceramic adaptor ,maybe maplins or Rs will have what I want . Ive only just bought these units so I'm not intending to change them at this stage -new units are horrendously expensive. Stuart -- "YESTERDAY is history,TOMORROW is a mystery,TODAY is a gift That is why it is called the present " |
BC to ES Lamp Adaptors .
In article ,
Stuart wrote: Ah but it's not the size of the bayonet fitting that is the problem -it is the standard size- it is the neck of the bayonet bulb that is too thick to fit in to the flash unit . Anyway I have ordered a couple of bayonet fitting modelling lamps so hopefully they WILL fit . What sort of lamps are they - ie RO80, PAR 38 etc? Most spots with BC or ES choice have the same size necks. -- *The colder the X-ray table, the more of your body is required on it * Dave Plowman London SW 12 RIP Acorn |
BC to ES Lamp Adaptors .
On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 13:07:47 +0000 (GMT), Dave Plowman
wrote: In article , Stuart wrote: Ah but it's not the size of the bayonet fitting that is the problem -it is the standard size- it is the neck of the bayonet bulb that is too thick to fit in to the flash unit . Anyway I have ordered a couple of bayonet fitting modelling lamps so hopefully they WILL fit . What sort of lamps are they - ie RO80, PAR 38 etc? Most spots with BC or ES choice have the same size necks. They are Philips Photocrescenta Type PF 605 E/51-P3/4 http://www.bltdirect.co.uk/cat402_1.htm Stuart -- "YESTERDAY is history,TOMORROW is a mystery,TODAY is a gift That is why it is called the present " |
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