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Yankee Darkroom Safelight

BH #YASL • MFR #SL-3
11 reviews
Yankee
Yankee Darkroom Safelight
Key Features
  • For Variable Contrast Paper
  • Brown/Amber Filter
The Yankee Circular Darkroom Safelight is a serviceable lamp for use in photographic workrooms. It consists of a bullet-shaped shell equipped with a screw socket cap that fits a standard Edison light bulb socket. A lock ring and gasket at the bottom of the lamp hold the safelight filter and provide a light-tight fitting.
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Yankee SL-3 Overview

The Yankee Circular Darkroom Safelight is a serviceable lamp for use in photographic workrooms. It consists of a bullet-shaped shell equipped with a screw socket cap that fits a standard Edison light bulb socket. A lock ring and gasket at the bottom of the lamp hold the safelight filter and provide a light-tight fitting.

Note:
15w lamp required (not included)
Plastic construction
Fits an ordinary Edison light bulb socket
Pebble gray finish with a red locking ring
Parabolic shape for even illumination
UPC: 043953191234

Yankee SL-3 Specs

ApplicationFor standard black and white printing on various black and white papers
Rotating HeadNo
Mounting SystemCeiling mountable (hangs straight down)
Replacement Bulb15w maximum
Interchangeable FiltersYes; 5-1/2" circular
Voltage100-230 volts with appropriate bulb (AC or DC)
DimensionsNot specified
WeightNot specified
Packaging Info
Package Weight0.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 6.4 x 6.3"

Yankee SL-3 Reviews

It is a cost effective Safelight.

By John
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-03-17

The filter color is hard to pin down, as it could be described as a Red Orange or brownish color, and the company that bought Yankee and a number of other companies is not easily reached. So, just to make sure with mine, I cut a Medium Red gel to fit behind the filter. And no problems with fogging.

Simple and effective

By Denis
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-10-23

Just what I needed, a simple light ready to install on a cord with an inlet plug. Neat stuff.I love the redish brown color of the filter. Thanks.

Case is thin.

By Jaime
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2017-11-28

I really don't get why they make the case so thin that you can see the �light glow through it. Even if you have the right filter its no use. It will fog your paper. If your planning to buy one i suggest paint the outer case black with a lot of layers so that the light can't just seep through the case. Its just better to buy the metal rectangle safelight casings which I did (no more fogging)

Works great

By dominic
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2014-08-19

Buy a 15 watt bulb, it doesn't come with one. Works great.

When you're in the dark

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2013-05-21

I have a gang darkroom with multiple printing rooms, with two of these safelights on fixtures about 8ft from the ground in each room. They're about 6ft away from any working space. Coupled with any 15watt safelight bulb, it provides a lot of illumination. I use both frosted and regular bulbs, and they work perfectly fine. Provided amber filter is good for my Ultrafine and Ilford papers. I've got no complaints. These safelights are great.

Film

By Film Processor
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2012-08-22

The only lights we use for our darkroom.

Ok

By Maarten Vanden
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-12-17

Ok.

spray painted them black

By Maarten Vanden
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-11-30

nice form, and spray painted them black.

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Does anyone know where to get other filters for ...

Does anyone know where to get other filters for this? I'm looking for a deep red one.
Asked by: Cathey
Unfortunately we do not carry 4.5" round filters. You may want to check with Yankee directly; Distributed By - Regal PhotoTel: 800-317-5824 or 414-645-2050 Website http://www.arcat.com/
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-08-06

question

i understand that this plugs to an edison bulb socket. but what sort of bulb does it uses? im from a country that uses 220-240v AC so was planning to use this with a standard household light bulb that i can purchase locally.
Asked by: Zulhilmi
The type of lamp that normally fits inside of this safelight is 15 watts/130V with an E26/E27 base.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2019-08-09

Can this be used for developing sheet negatives?

Can this be used for developing sheet negatives?
Asked by: Cindy
We are not sure what you are asking so we will answer both ways. 1. No, you can develop films using a safe light. You use liquid chemicals. 2. Generally, no, you should not have a safe light on in your darkroom while sheet film is being developed in the trays. Here is what Kodak says regarding a safe light while developing a typical sheet film, Kodak Tri-X: "Using a safelight will affect your results. If absolutely necessary, after development is half complete, you can use a safelight equipped with a KODAK 3 Safelight Filter (dark green) with a 15-watt bulb for a few seconds. Keep the safelight at least 4 feet (1.2 metres) from the film. Run tests to determine that safelight use gives acceptable results for your application. For information on safelight testing, see KODAK Publication No. K-4, How Safe Is Your Safelight?"
Answered by: Dennis A
Date published: 2019-02-11

what are the dimensions of the actual safelight? ...

what are the dimensions of the actual safelight? In particular, how long is it?
Asked by: jeffrey
It is approximately 8 x 6" in size.
Answered by: Dennis A
Date published: 2019-05-28

question

this can be used for color print also?
Asked by: Anonymous
No wont work for color prints. You will need complete darkness for color prints as the paper is sensitive well into the red part of the spectrum
Answered by: Johan K.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Is this safe to use with Illford harman direct positive fb paper?
Asked by: Alley S.
The answer is no. Illford recommends a dark red filter. Details can be found at the mfg.'s website.
Answered by: Ronald P.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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