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Topic: Christie FC-1 Help
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Brooks M. Davies
Film Handler
Posts: 28
From: Killeen, TX, USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 08-05-2002 01:18 AM
hello, this is a pretty simple question i think, I aquired 2 old FC-1 from an old theater that was closed down that we got to 'go through' and "scavage". the media cleaners were in terrible shape and after using the search feature here, i found some very helpful info to get them into working order, i.e dry rotted o-rings along with rubber tubes on the take up reels,plus other things, on the inside it had what appeared to be wheel bearing grease put there before wheel bearings were invented, it was so hard it would not turn, needless to say they now turn, yet more degreasing will have to be done along with repairing the chain in one.(it was broke) this brings me to my question. Does the FC-1 take up slower than the kelmars? it seems it barely moves and may rotate approx. 15-20 (mabey less) during a show. The large wheel moves freely and doesnt slip on the film (used search engine for that one!) but could not find anything comparing the speed. and also any tips on getting the hard candy like grease from the nooks and crannies in there, only so much i could do by hand.. Thanks, brooks
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Brad Miller
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Posts: 17775
From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall)
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-05-2002 03:26 AM
Yes, the FC-1 cleaners definitely run slower than the first generation of chain driven Kelmars. The later model Kelmars with the plastic gears turn extra fast. Of course this means with media rolls of extra-long width you can get about 4 times the movies worth on them.The FC-1 also has a tendency to not start turning for about 30 seconds worth of film. I generally recommend once new pads are loaded to spin the wheel a few times. Getting all of that nasty grease out of there simply takes time. A lot of time.
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