Dave Swinnard
Subscriber
I was just given a Chromega D Dichro II head for my D5 but not the lever adapter kit. Before I start modifying the current components I'd like to ask D5 owners the following question...
Given the currently installed condenser head has the stock lift lever components, can I get away with simply replacing the existing steel shafts (connecting the left and right arms) with longer ones to accommodate the extra width of the dichro head? (Or are there "other bits" that I need to deal with/replace?)
Given the new lamp house (and Chromegatrol timer/power supply) came as a freebie (and my wife's view on spending more money for the darkroom - BH wants US$147 for the 429-115 kit), I'm looking at doing a minimal cost conversion. Comments from folks who've lived through the lamphouse conversion most welcome.
Regards, Dave
Given the currently installed condenser head has the stock lift lever components, can I get away with simply replacing the existing steel shafts (connecting the left and right arms) with longer ones to accommodate the extra width of the dichro head? (Or are there "other bits" that I need to deal with/replace?)
Given the new lamp house (and Chromegatrol timer/power supply) came as a freebie (and my wife's view on spending more money for the darkroom - BH wants US$147 for the 429-115 kit), I'm looking at doing a minimal cost conversion. Comments from folks who've lived through the lamphouse conversion most welcome.
Regards, Dave