Durst M605 B+W Head plug and other questions

Recent Classifieds

Forum statistics

Threads
199,242
Messages
2,788,436
Members
99,841
Latest member
Neilnewby
Recent bookmarks
0

OGTrout

Member
Joined
Sep 18, 2018
Messages
22
Location
UK
Format
Analog
I've had a Durst M605 colour for quite a while and it's served me very well, although I often thought that I can't achieve a true grade 5 with it like I can with my old but small and wobbly condenser enlarger and have been considering hunting down a B+W head.
So imagine my luck when browsing that big auction website late last night I saw an M605 black and white head. It wasn't exactly cheap but it wasn't breaking the bank, so I snapped it up.

It was only this morning that I looked at the pictures properly and realised that the lamp has a different plug on the end, it has a slim two-pin plug (I'm not well versed on plug types but I think it's a type C) on the end while my enlarger timers both take sockets for three pin kettle style plugs. I'm in the UK and the unit is from Germany.

Would I be able to simply replace the plug on the end for one that fits my timer?

My other questions is whether I need to use a transformer? I currently use a Durst TRA-305n for the colour head, but I'm guessing it isn't required for the black and white head.

I probably won't have the unit until Tuesday but I'd like to get as much info as possible so I can get everything ready over the weekend.

Thanks


Edit: I've just realised I've posted this in enlarging but maybe it should be in the darkroom equipment section, mods feel free to move :smile:
 
Joined
Dec 19, 2016
Messages
141
Location
Scoltland
Format
Multi Format
Hi,

Yes replace the plug to the one you need for your timer. You do not need the transformer the lamps you need run on 240 volts.
 

mug

Member
Joined
Feb 16, 2006
Messages
70
Location
Netherlands
Format
Medium Format
Hi hello. I also use a Durst M605 with a color head. Ans I'am very happy with it.
I am very curious about your experiences with a b/w head. Can you post your experiences here?
 

AgX

Member
Joined
Apr 5, 2007
Messages
29,973
Location
Germany
Format
Multi Format
Photrio.com contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.
To read our full affiliate disclosure statement please click Here.

PHOTRIO PARTNERS EQUALLY FUNDING OUR COMMUNITY:



Ilford ADOX Freestyle Photographic Stearman Press Weldon Color Lab Blue Moon Camera & Machine
Top Bottom