My Collection: Simplex Aries (2)

The Simplex Aries comes in two versions, 35W SOX and 55W SOX. The easiest way to identify them is by the length of the lantern. The 55W version is noticeably longer than the 35W version, owing to the larger size of the SOX lamps. This lantern can come in either remote-geared or integral-geared versions, though the integral-geared version is quite rare. The canopy is made from GRP (fibreglass) with the bowl being composed from poly-carbonate. Finding one of these in good condition is extremely unlikely. Due to the materials they are made of, the GRP canopy is almost always tarnished, and the bowl yellowed. These lanterns are side-entry only and often accommodate 26W or 35W lamps, despite being made for the longer 55W ones. This one is a rare example where the grub-screws didn't seize-up and the GRP around the spigot wasn't destroyed. This is my second Simplex Aries lantern, gifted to me by AgentHalogen87. This one will be kept in as-received condition (Minus a clean!)

This one runs 35W SOX and is remote-geared, using a Philips EXC 035 S/50 Ballast when I run it. After a clean up, the lantern looked like this, and it will remain like this for the foreseeable future!

It's fitted with a (detached) Zodion SS6 photocell.