<p>Hello all,<br> I've recently purchased a Minolta Mini 35 slide projector to view my Dad's old slides and it's worked absolutely great until today - the bulb has blown! The original bulb was only marked with the manufacturer's name (Kondo) and the voltage/power (240V/100W). It has a small single-pin bayonet fitting which (from online searches) appears to be referred to as BA15S or A1/83. I've scoured the internet for bulbs of the same type, but the only 100 Watt bulb I can find is £30! However, for £5, I can get a 200W bulb with otherwise identical specifications. The projector's base is marked "100W max", but I've read that the power rating of a fitting really refers to the highest temperature it can cope with. Would it be safe to fit a 200W bulb if I add a high-power fan to cool the bulb? If not, does anyone know where to get a 100W bulb for a reasonable price?<br> Here is a gallery of the original bulb: <a href="https://postimg.org/gallery/10rz3obh4/">Gallery</a><br> Thanks,<br> Henry :)</p>
