My Collection: WRTL SRL8 (2)

This lantern showcases the "standard" design of the WRTL SRL8. These lanterns were previously sold as the GEC Z8832, but this one is a more-recent WRTL example. It's canopy consists of aged GRP, as unlike my other example, it didn't have any paint to protect the GRP. It also has the deeper-bowl option, which tapers towards the front of the lantern.

The lantern is fitted with a Zodion SS9 photocell, dated to December 2003.

Something unusual to note about this example is that it ran a Philips Master CityWhite 70W MH lamp in service. This was a later-change as part of a re-lamp scheme or clean-and-change. Originally it ran 50W SON-T, hence the "50N" in the name.

The gear is located on the underside of the rear access door. These lanterns did also have a problem where the screws holding the ballast would come out or break the GRP around them, leaving the ballast free-floating in the compartment. This wasn't an issue until someone would come to repair the lantern, and the ballast would fall out of the fixture. Thankfully this example is in good-nick!

The ID sticker is also located on the access-door. Notice the 50W HPS lamp-type, which it ran previously.

The ballast is tired-looking but still works like a charm! Notice the 21st June 2003 date, stamped onto the top of the ballast.

The capacitor follows a similar trend, being dated the 30th week (21st-27th July) of 2003, making it nearly exactly one year older than I am.

As you may have noticed, all parts are original and going strong, so powering it up was no-problem!