Flashtube replacement
Most Elinchrom flash heads have plug-in flashtubes, making it easy to change flashtube yourself.
- Switch the unit OFF
- Remove the mains cable
- Take the unit from its stand and lay it horizontally on a rigid surface.
It will need to be held firmly whilst removing and replacing the flashtube.
- Allow the flashtube and modeling lamp to cool down and wait for the unit to discharge for 30 minutes.
- Carefully remove and store the modeling lamp. They can be very hot.
- Pull the flashtube firmly out of the terminals.
If the tube is broken, use security gloves to avoid cutting yourself and use an insulated tool to pull out the electrodes.
- Never touch the metal electrodes and ensure that the unit has been disconnected from the mains for 30 minutes.
- Take the new flashtube.
Insulated tissues or security gloves MUST BE USED.
Any contact with your fingers on the tube can cause dark markings on the tube when used.
- Check that the tube is correctly aligned (central) and that the trigger contact is gripping the tube.
- Re-connect and test the unit as usual.
Always use a protective glove to remove the flashtube.