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Author Topic: Fact vs. fiction Dennis Atkinson Expert Film Handler Posts: 129 From: Birch Run Michigan Registered: Feb 2000 posted 09-24-2000 09:06 PM                        When using a new bulb, we keep the amps at 85% for a few days until there is a flicker then the amps get turned up. We were told by the expert to do it that way. Are there other common booth stories like this? Dennis  |  IP: Logged Sean McKinnon Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1712 From: Peabody Massachusetts Registered: Sep 2000 posted 09-24-2000 10:06 PM                        As far as I know thats the reccomended practice on new lamps  |  IP: Logged Andrew Poulain Film Handler Posts: 13 From: San Rafael, CA, USA Registered: May 2000 posted 09-25-2000 11:43 AM                        It's feasible that your amp meter is not accurate. You should verify the accuracy of the meter by using a DC amp probe. Premature flickering may be a sign that your Xenon is running with excessive current. There are other factors that can cause your lamps to flicker prematurely. Good luck in finding the problem.  |  IP: Logged

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