Help or Tip how to fix/replace this bulb fitting Durst M601??

[aca]

Hello,

I am having a major issue a Durst M601 enlarger. The halogen lamp needed to be replaced but now the fitting/socket is completely broken (see photo). Has anyone seen this before and how can I fix/replace this the best??



Any tips or links to fixes are welcome.

Kind regards

 

[AgX]

Never saw a broken ceramic socket. Anyway, you need to get a new one. Do not even consider fixing it.
(Unless you need the enlarger working tonight.)

 

[aca]

@AgX what do you mean exactly with a new one???

a new M601
a new color head
a new fitting/socket (this is what I hoping for , if so do you have a link where I can get these type of sockets?)

btw: this is a 2nd one with a broken (spliced) ceramic socket

 

[Ian Grant]

Hello,

I am having a major issue a Durst M601 enlarger. The halogen lamp needed to be replaced but now the fitting is completely broken (see photo). Has anyone seen this before and how can I fix this the best??

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Any tips or links to fixes are welcome.

Kind regards

I think I may be able to help, I had a Durst 5x4 colour head out of a skip some years ago from outside my now long gone Pro Lab. It's a very standard fitting used in shop lighting (display cabinets) I may have one never used.

When Tungsten halide lamps became supposedly low energy and common they changed to an easier push & twist fit. You can have one for the cost of postage.

Ian

 

[MattKing]

He means the broken socket.
And it is normal to have to replace them from time to time.
I'm sure there are EU sources for the part.

 

[aca]

@Ian Grant sent you a DM

@MattKing thank you, have you ever replace a socket yourself I? noticed these sockets were not meant to be replaced as I don't see any friendly screws. I will search for a socket locally.

 

[AgX]

Such sockets often come with wires attached, seemingly to avoid wires with non-heatresisrtant isolation to be connected. You thus will have to disassemble your enlarger to the point where the wires from the socket end.

Consider that quite high current runs trough the wires, thus be cautious when exchanging those wires or call somebody electrically more knowledgable for assistance,

 

[ic-racer]

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