[tech] Projector

[Duncan Sargeant]

I thought bob already reset to zero. I meant reverse that reset, wind the
k's back on so to speak.

,dunc

2009/8/27 <mitch at ucc.gu.uwa.edu.au>

> I wouldnt think you could. If its not safe to run i dont think we should be
> using it, I have seen projectors catch on fire a few times due to people
> using the globes longer than recommended.. It wouldn't be safe to use IMO if
> we dont know how long is on the bulb
>
> Resetting it is like turning back the odometer on your car, It looks like
> it works but will eventually explode/break down. The timers are there for a
> reason, And that reason is not to be ignored.
>
>
>
> Quoting "Duncan Sargeant" <dunc+wheel at dunc.org <dunc%2Bwheel at dunc.org>>:
>
>  Did/could you reset the hour counter back to where it was?
>>
>> ,dunc
>>
>> 2009/8/27 <bob at ucc.gu.uwa.edu.au>
>>
>>  Turned out the problem was just a missing cover. The projector has a
>>> sensor
>>> for this, which when the cover is missing, won't allow the projector to
>>> start. It works now. Some of us were chatting in the clubroom about the
>>> possibility of members being able to borrow the projectors for a small
>>> fee,
>>> so if there were multiple projectors this could perhaps work.
>>>
>>> Bob
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Quoting "Patrick Coleman" <blinken at gmail.com>:
>>>
>>>  On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 1:55 PM, <bob at ucc.gu.uwa.edu.au> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>  Actually, cancel that request, I found out how to do it from the
>>>>> control
>>>>> panel, to no effect.
>>>>> Bob
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Also, resetting the timer is kinda dangerous, because they do explode
>>>> and spew out nasty chemicals if misused (as anyone who went to a PLUG
>>>> seminar a few months ago can attest). The timer is a safety thing.
>>>>
>>>> If the lamp blew up or expired it's likely the projector itself is ok,
>>>> if you can find a replacement lamp. Alternately, I've got a few
>>>> projectors as part of that computer angels shipment that UCC can have,
>>>> though they are low-res (800x600 or possibly some 1024x768 ones).
>>>>
>>>> -Patrick
>>>>
>>>> --
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
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