I have a fairly old photographic studio flash unit which has a BC socket
>to take a 150 watt modelling lamp. These bulbs are no longer available and
>I have tried fitting an ordinary bulb but the neck is too fat to allow the
>bulb to fit in . I got a BC to ES adaptor but it is marked "max 60 watts"
>which isnt helpful-it smells a bit hot as it is made of a bakelite type
>material.
>
>Anyone know where I can get one that is rated higher ? .
>
>I suppose it might be best to get the BC socket changed for an ES one
>,possibly a ceramic one .
>thx in advance
>
>Stuart v
I should have said that I am in the UK. Stuart