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Randy Loy
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 156

Registered: Aug 1999

posted 11-03-2000 02:26 PM

Now that we've decided to stay with our arc lamps, we need to take a look at replacing or resurfacing the reflectors in each of them. The reflectors don't do a bad job but they are not as reflective as they used to be.

I spoke with Charlie Wolk yesterday and he said he doesn't think they still carry the model we need (but he's checking) and UltraFlat's estimate for refinishing our old reflectors is probably more than our non-profit performing arts center can afford right now. Does anybody know if these reflectors are still attainable? I believe they are about 14" units.

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John Pytlak
Film God

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From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922
Registered: Jan 2000

posted 11-03-2000 02:34 PM

Glue on some shiny aluminum foil

(Sorry, bad joke.)

Seriously, maybe enough of these lamps have been retired to have a few spare reflectors sitting on someone's shelf. Have you tried e-Bay?

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Randy Loy
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 156

Registered: Aug 1999

posted 11-03-2000 02:43 PM

John, I guess I should make sure I glue the SHINIEST side of the aluminum foil closest to the arc.

(Good comeback, I liked it!)

Actually, checking eBay is a good idea. I have a feeling we're going to have to find them from a source outside of the current theatre supply market.

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John Pytlak
Film God

Posts: 9987
From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922
Registered: Jan 2000

posted 11-03-2000 03:00 PM

Of course, you glue it on shiny side out!

Sad to say, it wouldn't surprise me to hear of some cash-strapped theater circuit trying to save money on worn or broken reflectors in this way. Just like they are waiting for xenon lamps to explode or fail to ignite before they decide they need replacing. Or expecting someone to do an A-chain alignment "by ear" without proper equipment.

Good luck in your quest.

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Gordon McLeod
Film God

Posts: 9532
From: Toronto Ontario Canada
Registered: Jun 99

posted 11-03-2000 06:13 PM

The Marble Co. has a replacement
THe working distance is slightly different on the ashcrafts than the peerless one

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Randy Loy
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 156

Registered: Aug 1999

posted 11-03-2000 06:34 PM

Thanks for the info Gordon. I've got Marble's phone number and I'll give them a call Monday.

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Ken Layton
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1452
From: Olympia, Wash. USA
Registered: Sep 1999

posted 11-04-2000 09:52 AM

I was just going to suggest Marble Company, but Gordon beat me to it.

I thought I had seen Ashcraft reflectors in their catalog before.

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David Kilderry
Master Film Handler

Posts: 355
From: Melbourne Australia
Registered: Sep 1999

posted 11-05-2000 03:41 AM

Back before xenons took over, I recall many different carbon lamphouses in indoor theatres. At drive-ins here though it was down to just a few; Strong Futura II and Ashcraft Super Cinex and Corelite.

Every Ashcraft I knew of was thrown out when the theatre closed or when 5kw xenons took over. I'd like to see one operating again but I think the chances of that are remote. I did stumble across a pair of Strong Futura II's a few months ago in an old drive-in and even though it had been closed 16 years the carbons were still in the jaws!

David

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