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[RichS]

Would anyone know if there is any other type/model of solenoid that would fit/work inside the front standard of the Super Graphic? The Super model # is 36133-G1. I don't know whereabouts model #s may be for the other types at the moment?

I know I do have at least one of the older external solenoids laying around but have no idea where at the moment. My failing memory says the older ones were a bit too thick to fit inside the front standard but I could be wrong. And the Super solenoid has sockets for the two pins inside the standard. As I remember, the older solenoids had the pins?

If there's any other kind of replacement, I would appreciate hearing about it...

Thanks,
Rich..

[Les]

the bigger problem is the Super Graphic Solenoid ran on 22.5 volts while the externals ran on a 1/10 of that.
I had a spare bellows and the solenoid is much much longer than the external type.

Are you sure it's ths solenoid and not the internal wiring in the bellows?

Other than a new bellows, I"m not sure where you would find a replacement solenoid

[RichS]

Thanks Les. The bellows has nothing to do with the solendoid except carrying the wiring to it. The solenoid is housed inside the front standard at the bottom. Apparently a "plug-in". I didn't even think of the voltage problem... I guess I'll have to keep my eye open for the Super type and that's it...

Yes, it's deffinitely the solenooid, or lack thereof. I took the front plate off the standard and there's nothing but space where the solenoid should be So much for buying a Super used without the owner explicitly stating that the electric release works!

Now maybe it's finally time to work up a "holder" for the end of a cable release near the handle. I always wanted to do that anyway...