<font color="red">Update 4/9/05</font>
I am putting this project on hold for the time being. The first reason is I'm still trying to secure a specific part that will make this drop-in be of greater, lasting value and performance. Secondly, Kiu is offering high-temperature bulb holders for Mag (but not MagCharger) in this thread. I'll be back once I have some positive news.
<font color="red">Update</font>
I have been investigating a more robust solution to the problem at hand and I think it will the closest thing to a fully engineered solution. With this new mod, thermal damage should be greatly reduced compared to using only a mica shield. It will also provide a larger focusing range. Of course, this all hinges on a custom part that I'm requesting a quote for. It will still require a mica shield for maximum protection but it will work with the MagCharger and MagBP.
Please stay tuned for more details. Until I can verify that this can be done, I'm going to hold off on fulfilling these V1.0 mica shields.
Thanks for your indulgence.
Wilkey
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This is a thread to gauge interest in mica heat shields for G4 (4 mm pin spacing) bipin bulbs/sockets. For example, MagCharger and Mag C/D using the bi-pin socket mod. Welch Allyn bulbs work fine with this shield. You simply slip it onto the bulb pins and plug in the bulb as you normally would. No further modding is required.
The mica I use is pure 10.5 mil mica sheet with no binders and no adhesives and they'll take the heat of even the hottest superbulbs. You can read more about this shield here: MagCharger Heat Shield Testing.
These shields are only a part-way solution. The socket will still receive heat and will eventually sustain damage after prolonged use. The point of this part is to provide some added protection to a system that was never engineered to withstand the abuse that the WA01185, 1274, 1111, 1160 etc. can dish out.
Please post your interest in this thread. The price will be $5 per piece and two for $8 shipped USPS first class.
Wilkey
I am putting this project on hold for the time being. The first reason is I'm still trying to secure a specific part that will make this drop-in be of greater, lasting value and performance. Secondly, Kiu is offering high-temperature bulb holders for Mag (but not MagCharger) in this thread. I'll be back once I have some positive news.
<font color="red">Update</font>
I have been investigating a more robust solution to the problem at hand and I think it will the closest thing to a fully engineered solution. With this new mod, thermal damage should be greatly reduced compared to using only a mica shield. It will also provide a larger focusing range. Of course, this all hinges on a custom part that I'm requesting a quote for. It will still require a mica shield for maximum protection but it will work with the MagCharger and MagBP.
Please stay tuned for more details. Until I can verify that this can be done, I'm going to hold off on fulfilling these V1.0 mica shields.
Thanks for your indulgence.
Wilkey
*************************************************
This is a thread to gauge interest in mica heat shields for G4 (4 mm pin spacing) bipin bulbs/sockets. For example, MagCharger and Mag C/D using the bi-pin socket mod. Welch Allyn bulbs work fine with this shield. You simply slip it onto the bulb pins and plug in the bulb as you normally would. No further modding is required.
The mica I use is pure 10.5 mil mica sheet with no binders and no adhesives and they'll take the heat of even the hottest superbulbs. You can read more about this shield here: MagCharger Heat Shield Testing.
These shields are only a part-way solution. The socket will still receive heat and will eventually sustain damage after prolonged use. The point of this part is to provide some added protection to a system that was never engineered to withstand the abuse that the WA01185, 1274, 1111, 1160 etc. can dish out.
Please post your interest in this thread. The price will be $5 per piece and two for $8 shipped USPS first class.
Wilkey
