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Forum: Darkroom Yesterday, 03:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,986
Posted By Richard Lee
Unhappy That's all very well if you only have thirty...

That's all very well if you only have thirty enlarger lenses, but what about the rest of us? :eek:

Richard
Forum: Darkroom 25th March 2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,986
Posted By Richard Lee
Lens Storage

A short video with an interesting take on lens storage - notably from 4:18 (https://youtu.be/SVSx7f280YU?si=yuOV1irJ_mAiiRtB) onwards.

Seems one or two of us (me included), might benefit from a...
Forum: Darkroom 19th March 2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,199
Posted By Richard Lee
Indeed it was, Mike. Thanks for your kind words,...

Indeed it was, Mike. Thanks for your kind words, and for those of Terry and Martin, as well.

I feel I dug a bit of hole for myself with this one, but I'm very grateful to all those that came to...
Forum: Darkroom 15th March 2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,199
Posted By Richard Lee
About Time

You'll be thrilled(?) to learn that I decided to throw caution to the wind and plumped for the UK version of THIS...
Forum: Darkroom 6th March 2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,199
Posted By Richard Lee
Gralab 300 Timer

Bob,

I tend to agree with you, and am pinning my hopes on the 12 volt inverter being up to the intended task.

I have again PM'd the Photrio poster with details of my proposed purchase and for...
Forum: Darkroom 4th March 2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,199
Posted By Richard Lee
Bob, The description does actually state: ...

Bob,

The description does actually state:

'THE KIT COMES WITH A EUROPEAN CORD BUT WE INCLUDE THE UK ADAPTER PLUG FREE FOR UK CUSTOMERS'.

However the max wattage capacity is a tad more...
Forum: Darkroom 1st March 2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,199
Posted By Richard Lee
Gralab 300

Bob,

The timer is intended solely for print/tray processing, and will not be connected to an enlarger.

Okay, last throw of the dice...

'...instead of a car jumper you can get something...
Forum: Darkroom 27th February 2024, 03:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,199
Posted By Richard Lee
...in the meantime, I've PM'd a contributor to...

...in the meantime, I've PM'd a contributor to the previously mentioned and almost identical thread on Photrio.

With his kind permission I've reproduced below, his photos to illustrate his...
Forum: Darkroom 27th February 2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,199
Posted By Richard Lee
Thanks very much for taking the time and for...

Thanks very much for taking the time and for sharing your obvious expertise, however, all these suggestions are way beyond my remit.

Richard
Forum: Darkroom 25th February 2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,199
Posted By Richard Lee
A tad too late for choosing an alternative. :D ...

A tad too late for choosing an alternative. :D

Still looking for a way to run the Gralab on a UK power supply. A simple, inexpensive plug in and go solution would be greatly appreciated. Thanks....
Forum: Darkroom 24th February 2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,199
Posted By Richard Lee
The 'frying' of the timer referred to in the...

The 'frying' of the timer referred to in the Photrio thread, was caused by zapping the timer with 240 volts instead of the 120v for which it was designed.

Again, transformers to convert US 120v...
Forum: Darkroom 22nd February 2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,199
Posted By Richard Lee
Martin, I was fully aware that the timer's...

Martin,

I was fully aware that the timer's voltage was specific to the US version and that it was this version that I was purchasing.

As mentioned previously, I wrongly assumed that said...
Forum: Darkroom 22nd February 2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,199
Posted By Richard Lee
Mike, My electrical expertise just about...

Mike,

My electrical expertise just about extends to fitting a three-pin plug to a length of cable (albeit within an extended timeframe).

As I understand it however, the Gralab timer uses a...
Forum: Darkroom 21st February 2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,199
Posted By Richard Lee
Chris, This sounds very much like a...

Chris,

This sounds very much like a suggestion to the same problem found in a thread on the other site:

'The gadgets that do what you need won’t run an enlarger but you could run a safelight…...
Forum: Darkroom 20th February 2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,199
Posted By Richard Lee
Hi Ray, Welcome to the forum and thanks for...

Hi Ray,

Welcome to the forum and thanks for your input.

Somebody on the other site also mentioned the use of synchronous motors on these timers, and that exchanging one motor for another...
Forum: Darkroom 20th February 2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,199
Posted By Richard Lee
Marty, EU versions of the Gralab 300 also...

Marty,

EU versions of the Gralab 300 also exist but rarely (if ever) come up for auction. I wasn't aware of the Hauck, otherwise I would probably not have dug this hole for myself. :slap:
...
Forum: Darkroom 20th February 2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,199
Posted By Richard Lee
Bob, I bought the timer on the auction site,...

Bob,

I bought the timer on the auction site, and while fully aware of the voltage variation - I hadn't anticipated the frequency issue. As you rightly mention, frequency converters retail for...
Forum: Darkroom 20th February 2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,199
Posted By Richard Lee
Gralab 300

Mike,

I was aware of the similar thread on Photrio, and had contacted the OP for an update.

Unfortunately, he never did find a solution to the US to UK frequency conundrum. In fact he had given...
Forum: Darkroom 16th February 2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,199
Posted By Richard Lee
Ol' Timer

I've recently fulfilled a long-held ambition to purchase one of these iconic (US) Gralab 300 timers for my print processing.

In my ignorance I had planned on plugging the timer into a travel-type...
Forum: Darkroom 1st January 2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,184
Posted By Richard Lee
I forgot to add the snap I'd taken as proof of my...

I forgot to add the snap I'd taken as proof of my original purchase.

Richard
Forum: Darkroom 22nd December 2023, 02:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,184
Posted By Richard Lee
I did actually buy another one on the presumption...

I did actually buy another one on the presumption that as one of the two bulbs has blown, there's a good chance the other's very likely on it's last legs. Maybe I should stock-up while I can.
...
Forum: Darkroom 22nd December 2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,184
Posted By Richard Lee
Enlarger Bulb: ELH120V 300W

Update for future reference:

I eventually purchased the bulb from General Lamps Ltd (https://www.lamps-on-line.com/) at the (then) very competitive price of £22.55 (+ p&p).

However, no sooner...
Forum: Darkroom 9th December 2023, 12:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,184
Posted By Richard Lee
The Good News

In a similar thread found on the other site, I found this:

'A sticker on the inside of the head says (repeatedly, in several languages): "Only use 120V 300 watt lamps".

and this:

'...if I...
Forum: Darkroom 9th December 2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,184
Posted By Richard Lee
Ian, I'm guessing there's a slight typo in...

Ian,

I'm guessing there's a slight typo in the above, but I'm very grateful (as always) for your help.

Richard
Forum: Darkroom 9th December 2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,184
Posted By Richard Lee
Suitable..?

Nat, this certainly seems to fit the bill, doesn't it? :confused:

I'm very grateful to you for taking the time.

Richard
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