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Durst M605 B+W Head plug and other questions

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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:
 
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.
 
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?
 
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