Recent content by Davesluck

That is interesting as well. This was a buck purchase of instruments, 75 in all. They came lamped and I have been replacing using the "X" to try for more life. That is virtually no different. This batch of lights was a bulk purchase as well. Altman says we are the only place with this...

Yes we have blue and blistered lamps. I believe the bench focus is good but I will look into that aspect. They do not seem to have much ability to shed heat. Find one working correctly, that's the trick. Thanks for the notes.

We have had the Altman Phoenix for over a year now. Trying to use the 750 lamps, HPL with the 115 X. They over heat and blow way to soon. We are not running voltage over 117 so that should not be the problem. Altman says we are the only house with this issue. I don't believe them. We did...

We have had 70 + Phoenix's for a little over a year now replacing Shakespeare's. It was a budget driven decision. Numerous problems and no substantial help from Altman. 750W HPL will overheat so forget that idea. You have to cut off the stem to use it. Optics are good. Ours were delivered...