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Old 24th June 2021, 09:29 AM
MikeHeller MikeHeller is offline
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Originally Posted by Bill View Post
Not exactly a higher wattage bulb but a friend of mine “modified” a De Vere 203 condenser enlarger by removing the existing lamp house, replacing it with a lump of kitchen counter top to which he stuck, by means of lots of mastic and gaffer tape, a 30W LED security lamp facing down. Bit of a Heath Robinson affair but it worked for him. The layers of work top were adjusted to give the right distance for the condensers.

Due to health reasons he has since dismantled his darkroom and disposed of his equipment so I cannot photograph it for you.

Bill

Interesting, but I think I will tolerate the increased exposure times and think about this type of workaround should it becomes a problem or I am feeling particularly adventurous.

Thanks, Mike
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