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Old 4th April 2020, 06:12 PM
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I can't quite remember the exact thread John, but there was one not long ago about replacing bulbs with LED ones.

If I recall correctly, it was recommended to get a daylight rather than a warm version of the bulb. At what K this is exactly I'm not sure.

I did buy one for my enlarger from B&Q as a backup, for when the current bulb does, eventually go.

I'll try and find it amongst the threads that I've replied to and try and come back with a link.

Terry S

PS It turns out that there have been a few threads over the years about LED bulbs, but this is the one that I was thinking about:

http://www.film-and-darkroom-user.or...light=LED+bulb


The thread will be the almost universal Edison Screw although some enlargers will have the bayonet if originally intended for the UK Market.

The colour temperature I chose was 6500k which gave an intense pure white light from an equivalent consumption to a 12watt bulb. However it was not compatible with my digital timer, so the bulb was relegated to the inspection light used when I print colour. It is far more accurate than the blue tinted tungsten bulb I used before.
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Old 4th April 2020, 06:13 PM
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If you would of looked at my location you would of seen i am not in the states
Get the bulb out and look at whether it is an edison or bayonet, if not loook where the bulb goes in
I cant see what he has to loose phoning firstcall, they sell LPL enlargers and could steer him in the right direction
Dont get one with writing on (230v/50HZ) etc, it has to be a bulb with no writing on
The link i provided gives him 2 bulbs, one that is 120v (USA) and a 230v that is the UK, the bulbs are for the posters enlarger model

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Calling firstcall which is in UK and from your comments I am assuming you are in the USA I feel will not be a help. The fitting of the bulb is also a question, does the base of the bulb have a bayonet or a screw and what do you normally use in wherever you live. Whatever it is you should be able to get a bulb to fit for a supplier in your country.

As an update think about changing the bulb for an LED version. They will last longer and not change colour over their working life. They will also run cooler, as well which is a definite bonus if your enlarger has a glassless negative carrier. You should be able to get an equivalent in the LED version. Unlike ordinary tungsten version the LED bulbs tend to be a little smaller than the original which is also a slight bonus.

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Old 4th April 2020, 06:21 PM
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Ooops sorry. However if you search on the web with LPL6600 enlarger specifications it describes what bulb you need.
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Old 4th April 2020, 07:16 PM
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Ooops sorry. However if you search on the web with LPL6600 enlarger specifications it describes what bulb you need.
Ok John no probs,
It is a 75w 230v bulb, he is better getting the proper one
Mine is a 12v bulb as the LPL 7700 vcce has a 12v transformer
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Old 4th April 2020, 07:20 PM
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I have just checked on the firstcall website, for lpl condenser enlargers they stateyou need a p3/5es 75 watt small premium opal bulb, no transformer's, just plug and go,
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Old 5th April 2020, 11:45 AM
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If you would of looked at my location you would of seen i am not in the states
Just to say I too did get a bit confused with the various posts, and I think there was a crossover between your posts and the OP's, who doesn't give a location and I think that this is what confused John and myself until now. Hope that explains things Paddy.

Also, I have found (especially) on longer threads, people quite often come in at the end and haven't read through previous posts and questions, and then quite often end up asking the same or similar questions or posting answers that have already been given.

So some confusion is easily made in longer threads, but it all seems to have been sorted now.

But, most importantly, and I know it's only a short period since the original post, (although it feels like it was made a while ago now for some reason? Must be all this stuck indoors that's doing it), but the OP asked a question and has then not come back to read the answers / help given, as he / she still has only one post listed against their name..? Only time will tell if he / she returns.

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Old 5th April 2020, 02:42 PM
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Hi Terry
Yes it,s ok, no harm done
The OP needs to update their location as this helps with international voltages of the bulb amongst other things
I think the OP has enough info and we should not post anything else untill they reply, if not leave the post dead
I have seen the same thing happen on other forums were the post has gone on for 7 pages and the OP never cam back after the first post to thank anyone, or let anyone know the outcome


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Just to say I too did get a bit confused with the various posts, and I think there was a crossover between your posts and the OP's, who doesn't give a location and I think that this is what confused John and myself until now. Hope that explains things Paddy.

Also, I have found (especially) on longer threads, people quite often come in at the end and haven't read through previous posts and questions, and then quite often end up asking the same or similar questions or posting answers that have already been given.

So some confusion is easily made in longer threads, but it all seems to have been sorted now.

But, most importantly, and I know it's only a short period since the original post, (although it feels like it was made a while ago now for some reason? Must be all this stuck indoors that's doing it), but the OP asked a question and has then not come back to read the answers / help given, as he / she still has only one post listed against their name..? Only time will tell if he / she returns.

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Old 5th April 2020, 04:53 PM
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There may be good reasons why the OP hasn't replied but if I were to ask a question of this nature it would be because I was hoping to take action asap and therefore needed answers asap . I'd be checking for replies within hours of posting.

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Old 5th April 2020, 07:36 PM
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Yes he might be busy or think no one will be quick in helping, who knows
But i would of replied by now

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There may be good reasons why the OP hasn't replied but if I were to ask a question of this nature it would be because I was hoping to take action asap and therefore needed answers asap . I'd be checking for replies within hours of posting.

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Old 19th January 2021, 11:08 PM
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Sorry for getting back to you all so late and thanks for all the advice regarding bulbs etc.

I've finally got around to using the enlarger again and picked up a Hauck timer to go with it too.

The original bulb seems fine for now, but will get an LED one from B&Q.
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