[rollei_list] Re: OT: Light bulb for slide viewer

  • From: Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:58:09 -0400

Elias -

We try to put halogen lamps in our old stereo slide viewers...
generally increased brightness is your friend if the reflectors,
holders and slides can take the increased heat...

Someday it will be full spectrum LEDs...


Eric Goldstein

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On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 4:58 AM, John Wild <JWild@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Elias,
>
> I am no expert but I guess to get the brightness, you would need a lamp bulb
> rated at slightly less than 3v - probably 2.5v or 2.75v. A 10% tolerance
> should be within their specification but expect a reduced life expectancy.
>
> If you look at http://www.rswww.com and search for 'E10 lamp' - a number are
> listed and you can select by base type, voltage, current rating, etc. They
> have outlets in other countries too.
>
> You probably will not be able to buy from RS unless you have an account.
>
> Also try http://cpc.farnell.com
>
> John
>
>
> On 18/08/2010 04:01, "Elias_Roustom" <elroustom@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hi all - I need a little light bulb for a very old slide viewer. E10 base
>> bulb, I don't know what voltage or wattage I need. Nothing on the viewer.
>> 2 C sized batteries fit inside. Any ideas?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
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