BFT ANSI Code
BFT ANSI is a S8 lamp with a BA15s base operating at 3 watts and 4 volts. It has a Clear finish. The average rated life is 50 hours. See the specifications table below for complete technical details, dimensions, compatibility information, and operating characteristics for ANSI BFT lamps.
BFT Photograph |
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Electrical Specifications | |
| Amps | 0.75 |
|---|---|
| Volts | 4 |
| Watts | 3 |
Photometrics | |
| Candlepower | 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Light Center Length (LCL) | 1 1/4 |
| Lumens | 28 |
Physical Characteristics | |
| Base | BA15s |
|---|---|
| Bulb Shape | S8 |
| Filament | C-6 |
| Finish | Clear |
| Max Overall Length (MOL) | 2 |
Operating Characteristics | |
| Burn Position | Any |
|---|---|
| Life Hours | 50 |
General Information | |
| Lamp Code | BFT |
|---|---|
| Code Type | ANSI |
S8 Shape | |
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| Diameter Designation | 8/8" |
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| Glass Diameter | 1" (1.0") |
| Shape Code | S |
| Shape Classification | Straight Sided |
C-6 Filament | |
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| Coil Type | C - Single Coil |
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BA15s Base |
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Cross Reference Part Numbers | |||
| Brand | MPN | Description | Availability |
| ANSI | BFT | ||
Equipment Used In | ||
| Brand | Model | Type |
| AmPro | S | |
| Ampro Corporation | S | Projector |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-Y | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 120-I | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-P | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-K | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 120-F | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-B | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-D | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 120-H | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-F | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-S | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-V | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-A | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-E | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-T | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-N | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-W | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 120-C | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-G | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-X | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-Q | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-O | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-Z | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 120-J | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 120-B | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-L | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 120-G | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 142 | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-R | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 120-A | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-J | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-U | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-M | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-I | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 120-E | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-C | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 120-D | |
| Bell and Howell | Filmosound 138-H | |
| Bolex | S-211 | |
| Bolex | S-311 | |
| Bolex | S-321 | |
| Bolex | S-221 | |
| DeVry | RS | 16mm Movie Projector |
| Film Circulation Corp. | Duplex B | |
| Film Circulation Corp. | Duplex A | |
| Film Circulation Corp. | Duplex C | |
| Graflex | S | Projector Slide / Filmstrip |
| Kolograph Corp. | 1615-49 | |
| Kolograph Corp. | 47 | |
| RCA | PG-60 | Projector |
| RCA | PB-29 | Projector |
| RCA | PG-139 | Projector |
| RCA | PB-80 | Projector |
| RCA | PG-38 | Projector |
| RCA | PG-71 | Projector |
| RCA | PB-139 | Projector |
| Sentry Safety Control Corp. | Universal M | Movie Projector |
| Sentry Safety Control Corp. | Universal J | 16mm Movie Projector |
| Sentry Safety Control Corp. | Universal L | 16mm Movie Projector |
| Sentry Safety Control Corp. | Universal K | 16mm Movie Projector |
| Universal Camera Corp. | Tonemaster | |
| Universal Sound Systems | S APEX | |
| Universal Sound Systems | R APEX | |
| Universal Sound Systems | P APEX | |
Sources
- "Projection Lamp and Equipment Guide." Guide. GE Lighting, 1990.
- "Sylvania Photolamps." Catalog. GTE Sylvania, 1974.
- "GE Rolodex Projector Cross Reference." Rolodex. Photo Lamp Department General Electric Co. & Popular Photography Magazine, 1970s.
- "Technical Manual: Photolamp Division." Manual. Sylvania Electric Products Inc., 1954.



