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munki
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Post by munki »

Anyone know what this is???
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Peculiar funnel device in Merrion cinema
Peculiar funnel device in Merrion cinema
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rikj
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Post by rikj »

I'm not sure what it is, but I can tell you where it is!

munki
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Post by munki »

Go on, then...
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rikj
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Post by rikj »

In the projection room of the Merrion Odeon?I don't really like to think of what it was used for....

munki
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Post by munki »

It seems to be very close to some water pipes. I am wondering if it was something to do with preventing the film from overheating, or dealing with burning film if it does catch fire..?Is there anyone out there who ever worked as a projectionist, who might remember what they were for?
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geoffb
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Post by geoffb »

the picture shows a tundish which is an anti syphon device for drainage systems, something will have been connected to this and drained water.

munki
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Post by munki »

Did old film projectors have some kind of water cooling system to stop them overheating?Tundish is a new word for me. I like it.
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anthonydna
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Post by anthonydna »

Was it the experimental Ladies Urinal which caused the health and safety people to close it down ?

AliceCake
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Post by AliceCake »

Yeah, I reckon it's a she-pee x

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