prinz oxford 900 bulb upgrade

[john59]

Can it be done? just need that bit extra light.

[beamascope]

I'm going to take a stab at this. It's just a viewer/editor right? My first instinct would be to clean the mirrors/prism and so on inside before trying a larger bulb. These things can get really nasty inside over the years. I have no idea what kind of bulb it takes but it seems with some re-wiring you could use almost any type of bulb that would physically fit, within reason of course. Don't want something that will get super hot in there. A larger bulb might heat up the switch to the point of failure so you might want to bypass it if this is that important to you. Wish i could be of more help but I just don't know what type of bulb it takes. The one or two editor/viewers I have use what seems like the equivalent of a night light bulb which are pretty damn dim.

[beamascope]

It might use an automotive tail light bulb or something quite like one. If so you might be able to wire in a more modern socket and use a brighter bulb that fits in the new socket. I'll be the first to admit I'm not the one to be talking electric with. :lol:

[granfer]

Try phoning these people.
http://www.aavon.com/cinequip.html
They used to do an adaptor and halogen bulb that replaced the "automobile type " bulb fitted to most Editors; I used one in my Elmo with great results. They should know if the Prinz uses the same bulbe.... have it out ready to describe it to them.

[john59]

Cheers guys.
I was thinking along the lines of a car bulb of some description my self but using halogen.
Heat maybe an issue though.