Mag85 Reflector Clouded

[BVH]

To maintain "focusability", there's a way to compensate for the 1/32" to 1/16" or so distance the bulb should be raised. I have to find the right part (washer) to modify but all one needs to do is to disassemble the switch and place a 1/32" to 1/16" spacer between the top of the bipin slug and the metal casing it goes into. This will lower the slug and bulb in relation to the reflector. The outside diameter of the washer will be about 27/64" and the inside should be about 5/16". Be sure there is no slop in the fit of the washer into the metal casing so it can't move enough to short out the two bulb pins.

 

[fleshlite]

After using the lamp for 1 charge, without the lens in place. I finish assembling the mag completely. From that point there was no futher deposits on the reflector or lens. If you seat the bulb low as BVH said the material in the mad charger bi-pin holder will vaporise from the heat and cloud the lens and reflector. So the procedure will be to use the mag 85 for 1 charge cycle with the lens out of place until there is no more vapour discharge.
As for the focusing issue , what I have done is to use a small piece of wood/ metal and place it between the screw/cam and the top of the cut out on the switch. You can tape it in place but if the fit is tight there is no need. You will have to do this a couple of time unitl you have gotten the length of the flat piece of material correct for the right focus.

 

[bjn70]

There have been plenty of discussions about the bipin socket and how it works. I was skeptical about its ability to handle the heat, and was told that it is marginal but does work. I guess maybe it works but melts a bit in the process.

I was interested in an alternate socket so I found this thread interesting:

link to alternate socket discussion

I found one of these sockets in my local hardware store and I have my Mag disassembled, but I haven't modified the switch yet. It looks like it still needs some delicate soldering and assembling, and I haven't built up the courage yet.

 

[Brooks]

Does a clouded reflector diminish the light output? My reflector is now clouded as well. I can't remember if it was brighter before it became clouded.

 

[juancho]

BVH,
It would be possible for you to post pictures of the metal separation in the reflectors?
What kind of reflectors are you using, Fivemega or Carley 1940???
In your estimation is the metal separation you observed, metal deposit by vaccum method to form the orange peel that is separating??
thank you for your answers.
regards
Juan C.

 

[BVH]

Juan, i have Fivemega's reflectors but the separation is not due to any quality issues with his reflector. I had the reflector in an oven @ 300 degrees for a long time and the separation occurred where the reflector contacted the metal oven racks. These are smooth reflectors, no orange peel.