BFX ANSI Code
BFX ANSI is a S8 lamp with a P15s30A base operating at 3 watts and 4 volts. It has a color temperature of 2800 Kelvin. 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 BFX lamps.
Electrical Specifications | |
| Amps | 0.75 |
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| Volts | 4 |
| Watts | 3 |
Photometrics | |
| Candlepower | 2.2 |
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| Color Temperature | 2800 |
| Light Center Length (LCL) | 1 1/8 |
| Lumens | 32 |
Physical Characteristics | |
| Base | P15s30A |
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| Bulb Shape | S8 |
| Filament | C-6 |
| Finish | Clear |
| Max Overall Length (MOL) | 2 |
Operating Characteristics | |
| Burn Position | Any |
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| Life Hours | 50 |
General Information | |
| Lamp Code | BFX |
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| Code Type | ANSI |
Substitution Notes | |
| Possible Substitution | BAK |
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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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P15s30A Base |
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Cross Reference Part Numbers | |||
| Brand | MPN | Description | Availability |
| ANSI | BFX | ||
Equipment Used In | ||
| Brand | Model | Type |
| Ampro Corporation | Premier 40 | Projector |
| Ampro Corporation | Premier 30 | Projector |
| Eastman Kodak | Kodascope Sound FB-25 | |
| Eastman Kodak | Kodascope Sound FS-10 | |
| Eastman Kodak | Kodascope Sound Special FS-10N | |
| Eastman Kodak | Kodascope Sound FB-40 | |
| Eastman Kodak | Kodascope Sound FS10-N | |
| Eastman Kodak | Kodascope Sound FB | |
| Eastman Kodak | Sound | |
| Eastman Kodak | Kodascope Sound F | |
| Eastman Kodak | Kodascope Sound Special | |
| Graflex | Premier-40 | Projector Slide / Filmstrip |
| Graflex | Premier-30 | Projector Slide / Filmstrip |
| Paillard | Bolex S-211 | |
| Paillard | Bolex S-221 | |
| Paillard | Bolex S-321 | |
| Paillard | Bolex S-311 | |
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.


