Nu-Arc 26 1ks

[Jim Fitzgerald]

I tried to expose a 14x17 carbon print this morning and it looks like the bulb may be dead. How can you tell? The unit powers up, vacuum is fine, integrator is fine but when I start the exposure the bulb just has a very faint glow to it and does nothing else. I'm thinking it is dead? If so I think Freestyle carries the replacements? Has anyone gotten one of the bulbs from Freestyle and if so are the results similar to the Nu Arc bulbs or is it better to stick with the OEM? Thanks for any and all help. Got a show that I'm printing and did not need this.

[Mark Woods]

Good luck on the bulb and the show!

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Looks like it is the NP-80 Bulb that is on line for $160.00! Ouch! The bulb that Freestyle carries is for the 26-1k and I have the 1kS. Big difference!

[Mark Woods]

Who said carbon was cheap??

[Erik Larsen]

HI Jim, I have used this bulb http://www.caprockdev.com/Exposure%20Lamps/NP-80.htm

It worked fine for maybe 200 exposures and then it wouldn't ignite all the way. It was the cheapest I could find, but I think it should last longer IMO.
Good luck
Erik

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Erik, thanks for the link. I think I'm going to go with the one that is $160. I guess it is time to raise my print prices!!! Mark, carbon is not cheap now. :-))

[Mark Woods]

I'm looking forward to seeing your latest work.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Mark, I'll call you and set up a time to stop by for coffee and a print review.

[erie patsellis]

Jim,
have you tried cleaning the end contacts? On an iffy bulb, frequently it can buy you (a little) time.


erie

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Erie, thanks but no luck!

[jon.oman]

HI Jim, I have used this bulb http://www.caprockdev.com/Exposure%20Lamps/NP-80.htm

It worked fine for maybe 200 exposures and then it wouldn't ignite all the way. It was the cheapest I could find, but I think it should last longer IMO.
Good luck
Erik

Thanks for the link! I just found a bulb for my Amerigraph for $85.00! That is half the price that the OEM charges.