SF R60/P60 lamp question

Dave_in_PA · Apr 19, 2003

I just purchased a used, older model 6Z (non-LOTC and smooth bezel) and found it came with an R60 LA, versus the P60 that I'm used to seeing. Is this merely an older lamp or is it from the 6R? It works fine, but does seem slightly less bright than the P60. Of course, I'm also testing it in the daytime, so maybe I'm seeing things. Thanks in advance.

Dave

dano · Apr 19, 2003

The R60 was the original 6R lamp. It is no longer made.

--dan

Size15's · Apr 20, 2003

The R60 is rated powered at 50Lu when powered the B65 NiCad Battery Stick.

If you power the R60 with two SF123As you'd have a "6PX".
I've never heard of a "6ZX" but that's the combination you've got.

The P60 will work fine in your 6Z.

Al

chamenos · Apr 20, 2003

wouldn't regular 123 lithiums burn out the R60 lamp?

Size15's · Apr 20, 2003

Not according to the info I read online.
To convert a Classic 6R to a Classic 6PX simply remove the A14 and replace the B65 with two SF123As.

Al

Dave_in_PA · Apr 20, 2003

Thanks for all the responses. I tried, but obviously it didn't work, to post an edited addition to my original post. I did a little research and learned that the R60 is indeed from the 6R light.

It seems to work fine, so I guess I'll continue to use it until it burns out.

Dave

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