This particular fiber optic spray was purchased new in the year 2006 and is the largest that fits this model. The fibers are made of glass and each measures 0.005 inches. There are approximately 10,000 strands that make up the fiber optic spray picture here. The base is chrome plated steel and is in very good condition.
There are 8 colors on the color wheel (ROYGBIV plus white). Not much difference between blue and indigo nor orange and red. Violet is nearly impossible to get the camera to pick up since it is so dark. This one is blue.
This one is green.
This one is red.
This one is yellow.
This one is orange.
This one is white (clear on the color wheel).
There are three rubber rings attached to the strands near the ferrule to keep the spray from losing some of its fibers. Measures 16.5" long, ferrule 2.00" long, ferrule 0.745" wide (at thinnest part), ferrule 0.865" wide (at thickest part), ferrule 0.984" length (at thickest part).
Difficult to get pictures that look good without the flash drowning out the color of the fibers. This is the original spray that came with the lamp. There appear to be 2 different types that came with this model. This one being the shorter one.
This one is blue.
This one is green.
This one is indigo.
This one is orange.
This one is yellow.
This one is red.
This one is white.
There are two rubber rings attached to the strands near the ferrule to keep ther spray from losing some of its fibers. Measures 15" long, ferrule 1.984" long, ferrule 0.745" wide (at thinnest part), ferrule 0.870" wide (at thickest part), ferrule 0.984" length (at thickest part).
The spray pictured here actually comes from another lamp that is smaller. Unlike the other sprays this one has light that emanates from the side of the strands.
Difficult to get a good picture of this spray in motion. Unlike the other sprays there is a fair amount of light that comes from the center. Cannot tell if this picture is blue or indigo.
This one is green.
This is the only photograph of violet.
This one is yellow.
Cannot tell from the photograph if this is actually red or orange. Probably red. In person the colors are more clearly distinct.
This one is white (clear on the color wheel).
The spray belongs to a smaller unit and as such the ferrule is a little thin and fits loosely. A couple of wraps with electrical tape tightened it up. There are two rubber rings attached to the strands near the ferrule to keep the spray from losing some of its fibers. Measures 15" long, ferrule 1.984" long, ferrule 0.706" wide (at thinnest part), ferrule 0.887" wide (at thickest part), ferrule 0.118" length (at thinnest part).
Top of the globe has a little fading in the chrome. Not sure why this is the case. Possibly from the heat of the lamp?
The chrome is in very nice condition, but has a couple of small dings that are difficult to see. The integrity of the chrome is intact.
Complete lamp without it being turned on. The chrome is brillant and the fiber optic spray is very clean. Dirty ones can be soaked in warm water with ammonia for a couple of hours. Great care needs to be taken as to not loosen any of the fibers. Takes about 24 hours to dry. It would not be wise to force the fibers apart while they are wet.
Interior of the unit with the lamp door closed. Can be a little difficult to pry open.
With the door open the bulb can be extracted by pulling on the lever.
The halogen lamp puts off a fair amount of heat. Below the transformer is an attached fan that pulls air through the holes in the bottom and pushes upwards toward the lamp and fiber optics. The transformer/fan assembly is made by Brevel Products. The fan has been lubricated on both ends of the shaft. It is very quiet. Could be difficult to replace this assembly.
The original socket had burned out. Pictured on the left is the original and on the right a new one. The replacement cost about $11 and is nearly identical to the original. Still manufactured as of the year 2022. QLV-1 660 watt 125 volt MR16 Socket with Lamp Ejector and 4" Leads.
The original bulb is a MR16 50 Watt Halogen Bulb. Can be bought at the local hardware store. A pack of three will set you back about $10 in the year 2022. The output is 750 lumens. There are LED replacements, but they only output 450 lumens.
Cover for the wiring harness. The screws and nuts that hold it in place are backwards from its original placment so that it is easier to take apart.
The wiring is fairly simple, however ...
A wiring diagram can be useful. Notice that the red wire outputs DC voltage for the lamp. The fan and motor are AC voltage driven.
The motor that drives the color wheel is a Synchron model a243rc-3-6. Apparently a suitable replacement is still manufactured as of the year 2022. This one has a date stamped on it reading 11-77.
This is the motor with the cover off. The mechanism is very smooth, but did not see how it could be lubricated. Runs at 1 r.p.m.
This is the top cover of the motor. Synchron makes motors for electric clocks.
The top of the color wheel with two set screws. It has faded over time and has been colored in with magic markers. Alcohol ink would also work. The wheel is made out of glass.
Bottom side of color wheel. The clip that holds it all together and the corroded thick metal washer have been cleaned, polished and clear coated with lacquer after this photograph was taken.
Bottom of the base with original stickers attached. The felt is very thin.
Close up of the bottom label
Original label found on the interior of the base.
The original plug has been polished and is in excellent condition along with the cord and inline switch.
Fantasia Sunburst 4000 Fiber Optic Lamp, Circa 1978.
A very large and highly collectible fiber (fibre) optic lamp manufactured by the Fantasia company. This particular model cost around $250 in the year 1978. Not exactly a rare item, but unusual to find one in really nice condition. This one has been professionally serviced and operates as it should.
Not only does the fiber optic wand rotate but so do the seven different colors on the color wheel. Has an internal fan that blows air and pushes the fibers gently as they rotate.
Stands 14.5 inches tall without the fiber optic spray and the base has a 8.5 inch diameter. With the spray attached the lamp is 24 inches tall and 17 inches wide.
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Valued in the range of $280 - $450 depending on the fiber optic spray included.
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