Tube in housing
Flashtube in housing. Click below to see:
15W modelling lamp filament image.
30W modelling lamp filament image.
Flashtube during discharge.
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This picture shows the flashtube located in a 1/2" aluminium tube, cut away to accomodate the wide-angled cones of light produced by the condenser system.
The wiring connection to the remote electrode of the tube passes along the bottom of the picture.