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Using the info from the first thread, I got six G30 bulbs for my L1000, which has the same problem of unobtainable original bulb.
I figure six bulbs should last me a LONG time.

With a window type AC, air flow is an issue, because it is located in the window, and that may not be how you want the air flow to be.
You may be able to cobble together a DIY duct system to route...

I find working in a wet darkroom relaxing. So it is not that the quality of wet is or is not better than digital, it is the environment and how I feel in the darkroom.

Looking at a monitor is...

I used the small 7.5w bulbs in my safelight. That was the smallest standard socket bulb that I could find.
But I had white walls and counters to reflect the light, so I did not need as much light...

From what has been mentioned, consider separating the stuff that HAS to be in the darkroom from the stuff that can be outside. Example, mounting can be done outside the darkroom. This reduces the...

Look for an old Honeywell Nikor tank. Rather hard to find but they are out there.

You can also get an Omega D series negative carrier and have a machinist cut and grind to match the negative plates.
This is what I will be doing myself, as I have not been able to find the negative...

I "think" one factor in how the golden rod works, is by heating the air, it creates a convection current of air circulation inside the gun safe. Warm air from near the rod rises, and cooler from the...

I did semi-gloss white with a white tile floor, to maximize reflecting the safelight. 2 small safelights lit up the entire darkroom, no dark corners to trip on or loose things in. I can't tell you...

When I used mine, I would fill it with a separate hose, so it would not take half of forever to fill the tank.

I gave up on the slip on tap adapter and replaced it with a threaded adapter. The...

Saus
Also check eBay.
I got one of my L-1000 condenser lenses from someone in France. And the shipping from France to the US was EXPENSIVE.

Saus,
I just noticed your location in Norway.
Shipping will likely be EXPENSIVE to/from the US.
I recommend you try to find one in Europe first, so the shipping would be more reasonable.
If you...

Saus
I "think" I might have an extra 180-1 condenser lens. But it is currently "burried" in my garage, so finding it will be a chore that has to wait till after the holidays.
Also, my notes...

I would get an assortment of different wattage bulbs.
#1 - The highest wattage that you can get, probably 100 or 150 watts. This is for larger prints (more magnification) and printing large...

Short answer is a G40 bulb from your local hardware store or online bulb dealer.
That is the distilled solution from the linked thread.
And when you buy it, buy in bulk and store the spares.

I...

It is an OLD enlarger and if the original lube has not been replaced, that is likely the problem.
CLEAN and relube the shafts that move up and down, and the focusing knob. The old lube on mine was...

As Randy said, clean it first and make sure the mechanics are working properly.
If things are gopped up, lubing won't do any good, and in fact could make the problem worse.
I learned many years ago...

I have used other meters, and as was mentioned, meters helps to get me close to a decent print w/o wasting a lot of paper.
This is especially useful since I do not print every day, so my eye is not...

Do you have a manual for your enlarger?
If not you NEED to get one and read it.

If you have a 220v enlarger on 110v mains, that could be the problem.
What is your mains voltage, 110v or 220v?...

What film format?
How much magnification?
The larger the print the farther the enlarger head is from the paper and the more exposure you need.

If you are using contrast 2 paper, I presume the...

The blastedly hard thing is to predict with any kind of accuracy how many bulbs you will need over the next 10-20+ years. Or as long as you will be printing.
I have 10 of the G30 bulbs, because I...

I stocked up on the bulbs for my condenser enlargers, cuz they are the most at risk.
My Durst L1000 is already affected as I have to use G30 bulbs, cuz the OEM spec bulbs are long out of production....

Why the 39mm mount restriction?
With most LF enlargers (like Durst and Omega) you can get lens boards that will handle the larger lens mounts; 42mm, 50mm, 53mm, etc.
Then you are not artificially...

Some enlargers just seem to be bright.
My Durst M600 was brighter than the D2 at school. But then the D2 was a 4x5 enlarger.
The LPL that I used a the junior college was on the opposite end, it...

My Omega D5 color head bulb spec is for 250w 24v halogen bulb, and an Omega part number.

I've seen references to ELC and ELC-E bulb for this enlarger.
But even in the ELC family there are many...

Or this one, which is a bit cheaper than the Nikon cap.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/818342-REG/Sensei_lcc_40_5_40_5mm_Clip_On_Lens_Cap.html

Larry
Thanks for the link. I might get a...

As long as most of the parts are included.
I am assembling a L1000, and replacing the missing parts is time consuming and expensive. A few parts had to come from Germany and France via eBay. And...

Julia
Mains/line voltage electricity is not something to treat lightly. If you do not have a clue with electrical stuff, as ic-racer said, I highly recommend that you find someone else who does. ...

John
I would use a grease rather than an oil.

John
After you call Calumet, I would clean off the old dry grease before putting on the new grease. No sense mucking up the works with the old dry grease in there.

Jay
From what I understand...

DavyG
From looking at a pix of one, it has an external power supply.
So, you would need to replace the external 12v power supply with a lower voltage power supply. Maybe 9 volts or 6 volts. You...

Gud Luk with the 8x10 camera.
I'm having enough trouble learning to use my 4x5 monorail.

Sandra
Not heard back from any of the HA vendors.
Maybe my order is too small to deal with. :-(

Well it sounds like a good thing that I did not order a TAUFIL from them, shipping back to them...

It does not look right.

On the right side of the mirror housing is a rectangular metal plate held on by 2 screws.
Unscrew the 2 screws, and remove the plate.
The Taufil is supposed to slide...

I have not been able to temporarily setup the D5 to test if the 50mm EL-Nikkor with a spacer will focus on the baseboard with the head at max height. BUT, I now have a backup/alternative. I just...

I was thinking of just resting it on the red filter holder (w/o the red filter). Mainly because my red filter holder is missing the red filter.
But old habbits die hard, and I keep wanting to put...

Sandra,
I have the Ilford 6x6 inch MC filters, which should be easy to cut with a pair of scissors. That is what I had planned on using in the TAUFIL.

I emailed Northern Photo about a Taufil,...

Sandra
I also plan to use the glassless Otopfe negative masks.

Do you have the TAUFIL filter drawer in your L1000?
If so, could you provide me with a description of it.
Not being able to find...

Here is the link to the manual.
www.durst-pro-usa.com/pdf/manual/L1200_manual.pdf

You will NEED the manual to correctly setup the enlarger.

First, download and read the manual.

That looks like the negative carrier I have for my L1000.
It would have either a glass insert on the top and bottom, or a metal mask insert for the specific...