Thorn 400w KolorSON

NOS

File information
Filename:	IMG_5425.JPG
Album name:	High Pressure Sodium
Manufacturer:	Thorn
Model:	Kolorson
Power Consumption:	400w
Cap Type:	E40 GES
Light Colour Temp:	2000Â°K
Lifespan:	24,000 hours
Circuit Type:	Magnetic choke with ignitor
Comments:	Found recently at my favourite demolition recyclers for $5.
Date / Code:	October 1979
Country Of Origin:	England
Filesize:	1460 KiB
Date added:	Feb 08, 2014
Dimensions:	1600 x 1200 pixels
Displayed:	59 times
URL:	https://allthingslighting.co.uk/atl/displayimage.php?pid=17952
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Kev

[Feb 08, 2014 at 09:21 AM]

What a score never heard of kolor son!!!!

Paul

[Feb 08, 2014 at 03:04 PM]

Neither have I! Just looked at my Thorn catalogues and it appears in the 1976 catalogue but has disappeared by the 1987 catalogue.

Tom

[Feb 09, 2014 at 12:06 AM]

That's amazing Al! I dare someone to find an even earlier Atlas/Mazda/Ekco example! No sign of the 'E' external ignitor symbol either.

Andy

[Feb 09, 2014 at 11:37 AM]

Another stunning find Al, and for a just a measly five dollars! Shocked

Alan_M

[Feb 09, 2014 at 09:59 PM]

Thanks guys, yeah this is by far the oldest SON lamp I've either seen or owned.

Paul

[Feb 10, 2014 at 01:42 AM]

You always want more, don't you Tom!? Razz

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