Info needed about model 20 projector - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

londonderry · 22nd Aug 2013, 5:11 pm

Can anyone give me any info about a model 20 projector, serial no:20400, found in old store? Seems to made by a Kershaw and Sons, maybe sold by G B Kalee Ltd. Has Westinghouse rectifier, serial no:36404610.

Any info on the item would be greatly appreciated as nothing is known about it.

Thanks.

AC/HL · 22nd Aug 2013, 5:35 pm

If you can post a picture or two it may help your quest

kalee20 · 22nd Aug 2013, 6:19 pm

Yes, the Kalee 20 is a slightly smaller version of the Kalee 21 35mm sound projector. It's a good machine, a bit noisy though. It's very solidly built and has oil bath and sump lubrication. There's provision for carbon dioxide injection along the film path. Originally it was intended to be paired with Kalee Universal arc lamps, although President arcs have been used, and of course the ubiquitous Peerless Magnarcs will also fit on the back.

The Westinghouse rectifier - is this a high current item (60 amps or so), in which case it'll be for the main picture arc lamp, or is it a small 5 amp unit, in which case it'll be to supply DC for the sound exciter lamp.

A. Kershaw of Leeds did make the projectors, which for some reason were branded Kalee. They were used in Odeon cinemas for a long time, until they changed their allegiance to Cinemeccanica.

There was also a range of Kalee Duosonic amplifiers and loudspeaker systems. The amplifiers were nothing outstanding in terms of circuitry, but they were very well built and did not skimp (such as using a separate output valve to drive the projection room monitor loudspeaker).

Photos would be great!

lastx33 · 22nd Aug 2013, 9:32 pm

The KALEE name is derived from Kershaw, Abram, LEEds.

kalee99 · 22nd Aug 2013, 10:51 pm

HI,
Used these machines in the cinema I ran. manual available here
http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/i...y=2#Projectors

Gaumont Kalee Very heavy lump but very steady picture when set up right.
Paul.

22nd Aug 2013, 5:11 pm	#1
londonderry Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK. Posts: 1	Info needed about model 20 projector Can anyone give me any info about a model 20 projector, serial no:20400, found in old store? Seems to made by a Kershaw and Sons, maybe sold by G B Kalee Ltd. Has Westinghouse rectifier, serial no:36404610. Any info on the item would be greatly appreciated as nothing is known about it. Thanks.

22nd Aug 2013, 5:35 pm	#2
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,642	Re: Info needed about model 20 projector If you can post a picture or two it may help your quest

22nd Aug 2013, 6:19 pm	#3
kalee20 Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynton, N. Devon, UK. Posts: 7,088	Re: Info needed about model 20 projector Yes, the Kalee 20 is a slightly smaller version of the Kalee 21 35mm sound projector. It's a good machine, a bit noisy though. It's very solidly built and has oil bath and sump lubrication. There's provision for carbon dioxide injection along the film path. Originally it was intended to be paired with Kalee Universal arc lamps, although President arcs have been used, and of course the ubiquitous Peerless Magnarcs will also fit on the back. The Westinghouse rectifier - is this a high current item (60 amps or so), in which case it'll be for the main picture arc lamp, or is it a small 5 amp unit, in which case it'll be to supply DC for the sound exciter lamp. A. Kershaw of Leeds did make the projectors, which for some reason were branded Kalee. They were used in Odeon cinemas for a long time, until they changed their allegiance to Cinemeccanica. There was also a range of Kalee Duosonic amplifiers and loudspeaker systems. The amplifiers were nothing outstanding in terms of circuitry, but they were very well built and did not skimp (such as using a separate output valve to drive the projection room monitor loudspeaker). Photos would be great!

22nd Aug 2013, 9:32 pm	#4
lastx33 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kelso, Scottish Borders, UK. Posts: 40	Re: Info needed about model 20 projector The KALEE name is derived from Kershaw, Abram, LEEds.

22nd Aug 2013, 10:51 pm	#5
kalee99 Rest in Peace Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyneside, UK. Posts: 420	Re: Info needed about model 20 projector HI, Used these machines in the cinema I ran. manual available here http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/i...y=2#Projectors Gaumont Kalee Very heavy lump but very steady picture when set up right. Paul.