The good news is I heard back from profoto and got the info I need to buy a new modeling bulb.
They even sent me a copy of a pdf of a manual that should tell me how to remove the glass cover: I've posted a copy of the manual here: http://red4est.com/lrc/temp/pro-5.pdf Unfortunately it seems that the "glass bulb" is actually the flash bulb assembly, and despite the pro-5 manual referring to locking pins for it, they are not visible or accessible on the pro-40. I've got some pictures here: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157630857713502/ Email from profoto: Begin forwarded message: > From: info macgroup <[email protected]> > Date: August 1, 2012 10:49:24 AM PDT > To: Larry Colen <[email protected]> > Subject: RE: Profoto Customer Service Inquiry > > Larry: > > We do not have much information on the Pro 40, but this should help. > > The bulb's catalog number was #10 20 06. This number is no longer available, > but any 150 Watt, 120 Volt halogen bulb with an "E-11" (mini-can) base will > work. Something should be available from a good electrical supply outlet. > > The glass cover on the Pro 40 is removed the same way the Pro 5's cover is > removed. (see attached instructions for Pro 5) > > -----Original Message----- > From: Larry Colen [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 1:13 AM > To: info macgroup > Subject: Profoto Customer Service Inquiry > > I recently acquired a pair of profoto pro-40 studio strobes. Unfortunately, > they did not come with a manual. > > One of them, which I believe is S/N 90927 seems to have a blown modeling lamp. > > 1) how can I obtain a replacement modeling bulb? > > 2) The modeling bulb and flash bulb are under a glass dome with no obvious > way of removing it. How do I get the glass dome off, so that I can replace > the bulbs if and when I need? > > Thank you, > Larry > > -- > Larry Colen [email protected] sent from i4est > > > > > -- Larry Colen [email protected] sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
