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Projector Lamps Old projectors give light to the office. From "From Junky to Funky" episode DFJF-302

Old film and slide projectors are gutted and changed into ambient lighting as well as decoration for the office.

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Materials:

projectors
electrical wiring kits
light bulb sockets
wire cutters
screwdrivers

1. Take the projector apart (figure A), and remove everything but the lens from the inside. Make sure to keep the casing intact, and then set aside.

2. Install the electrical components. Place a socket at the location of the former projector lamp (figure B), and then screw the mounting bracket into place.

Figure A

Figure B

3. Run the wire through the body of the projector.

4. Add a plug and an on/off switch to the wire.

5. Put the projector casing back on, and then replace all the screws or clips that were removed during disassembly.

Project Expense:

Projectors: $50
Electrical supplies: $12
Light bulbs: $7

Total: $69

RESOURCES :

The Brown Elephant
Website: www.howardbrown.org/hb_brownelephant.asp