Omega Super Chromega C700 compatible with these timers?

Lawrenceismia

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• Sep 27, 2006

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I have this enlarger however it came without a timer. Would it be compatible with either a Dead Link Removedor Omega CT40 Darkroom Timer/Controller?

Help would be appreciated

 

David Brown

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• Sep 27, 2006

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Yes.

 

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Lawrenceismia

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Thank you. Are timers generally compatible with any enlarger brand?

 

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• Sep 27, 2006

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Unless you're using a cold light head, yes.
A cold light will eventually damage an electronic timer.

 

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• Sep 28, 2006

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Lawrenceismia said:

Thank you. Are timers generally compatible with any enlarger brand?

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You also need to be aware of the current/power handling limits of a timer - some enlargers draw a lot of power, and a few timers have a fairly low ability to handle power.

In most cases, however, limits are more than adequate.

 

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John Koehrer said:

Unless you're using a cold light head, yes.
A cold light will eventually damage an electronic timer.

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Not necessarily! Cold lights have high inrush currents which can exceed the timer's rating and possibly damage it - that applies to mechanical as well as electronic timers. However if the timer has a high enough switching capacity (ours do) then cold light will not damage it.