Durst M605 light bulb too hot

hungarito

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• Apr 5, 2010

• #1

Hi there!

I have a Durst M605 B&W enlarger with an OSRAM bulb (150W).
During work the enlarger itself is getting hot very quickly.
My lens is a Rodenstock up to f16 and most of the prints I can only make on f11 or f16 for a very short time.

Maybe the light source is too much?
What kind of bulb would be the best?

Thanks,

István

 

gorbas

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• Apr 5, 2010

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Hi Istvan,
For sure you should try 75 or max 100W bulb!
What happened with Hungarian Tungsram bulbs!! They had great ones!
Goran

 

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• Apr 5, 2010

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Yes, 100W is the maximum power for the M605.
You need Osram Xenophot HLX EPF 64627 (12V/100W) which costs about Eur. 15,00.
The same lamp is used in more Durst and Dunco enlarger models. (For the diffuser type).

best regards,

Robert

 

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• Apr 5, 2010

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For condensor type 75W or 100W (Opal).
I do not think 100W is produced anymore. These light bulbs are under EU law for special lamps, however 75W is still in production however since a year very expensive: Also Eur 15,00.

Robert