Screen Printing Equipment Review | Cheap Screen Print Flash Review and how to | The Print Life

[@ExposedRoot]

Nice review. I was part of the cheap coil vs infrared discussion on your page last week. Good to see this is infrared and auto. Huge savings if it works consistently. I print WB so will be following. Thanks Cam.

[@ThePrintLife]

Yea if it holds up this would be a great flash for you.

[@shaunspivey8718]

Update Cam. How’s it doing now? Some of us are currently looking for a starter flash now

[@bcprintshop2807]

Nice review! I'm slowly getting more equipment. If this turns out to work pretty good Id totally get one.

[@LongviewGarage]

Can’t wait for the full extensive review, not in the market for one but if it’s worth the low cost then I’d get one later this year.

[@ThePrintLife]

Here is to the press making it to march 1

[@TravisQuiller]

Dear Cam, thanks for this. I like to play the China gamble on stuff like this. Even if you have to buy 2 or 3 it still usually ends up cheaper than name brand and you end up with a shit load of parts to keep one running for years.

[@ThePrintLife]

Exactly! you get it. One of the few that do!

[@ucandoooit4216]

PERFECTLY timed review!!! Looking to buy one in about a month. I HATE risking a purchase of Chinese knockoffs without first hand knowledge from someone I trust. If this works it will save me some cash......someone might get a super chat $$$ off this review if the unit doesn't explode and you can find replacement bulbs?? Anxious to see the results! Even if it fails miserably, that is probably even more valuable as we would know to not be tempted!!!!! Flash away, flash away....flash away all!

[@ThePrintLife]

Chinese stuff is often worth the risk, in my opinion.,

[@HalfAssHomestead]

I was so hoping that you would have shared the links to the flash and possibly the replacement bulbs.

[@prototypeeight9503]

Cam! Thanks for this review! I'm surprised and pleased by the timed on/off... and the secret storage

[@ThePrintLife]

Yea Jesse is using it right now, he looks way less stressed.

[@scottwesner1706]

Hello Cam. Here is a follow up. I bought this flash back in March. My proximity sensor went out a couple weeks ago. As far as I could tell, to replace the one in the machine is about $60 - $70 and a month or two from China. I found one in the states that works great (so far). It's a $21 part and shipping was about $10. Company is Automation Direct and the model number is FB6-LN-OE Along with that part you need an M12 4 pin Female plug with cord. I found one of those on amazon for $11. ( uxcell M12 Female Straight 4 Pin Connector Aviation Socket Electrical Cable 2M) I didn't save all that much but had the parts in two days rather than a month.

[@scottwesner1706]

For me, I'd start printing and a couple minutes in the unit would stop working. I'd wait a few minutes and it would start working again and I could usually finish the run without any more trouble. That would be after the palettes were warmed up and I'd decreased the dwell time. Which at the time made me think it was a thermal problem also. After a couple weeks of this it just stopped working completely. I need to add though about the sensor I mentioned above, it does a shitty job reading dark fabric so I moved the sensor to a $1 electrical box mounted to the front of the flash unit. Now the sensor reads the press arm as it rotates in stead of the palette. If you want a picture of the mount and want to post your cell I'd text it to you. Make sure you're unit is unplugged if you take it apart. Good luck.

[@eashonk]

@@scottwesner1706 can you send me pic of what you did? I just bought this machine.

[@hotboxprintstudio]

Rad Cam (glad to see those instrumentals are comin in handy by the way!👍🏻)

[@ThePrintLife]

Yea man thanks for the hookup I try not to use the same song twice, if you got more send em my way.

[@PRINT_Mafia]

Congrats on new flash, hope it runs at least half decent ;) You should post a link to it just for shits & giggles so we can check it out!

[@TOYSandSTORIESforyou]

Awesome Layne Staley!

[@elir9711]

Cam , im looking to get a quartz flash . How is your flash working ? i know its been a few years and the big company's aren't price friendly with these or any other kind of units. Thank you for the review and hopefully you get back to my question

[@ginabalbas5550]

Bought my flash from China as well. Still working for me nearly a year now. Stay blessed! Awesome video!

[@ladykilla6]

Gina Balbas that's great! Could you tell me what's the name of the model?

[@ginabalbas5550]

There's no name but the sticker on it says Advance Products Inc. Got it from eBay

[@ThePrintLife]

Right on that would be so cool if this one worked out long term,

[@apexdjs]

Have you had the bulbs go out and if so did you find replacements?

[@ginabalbas5550]

apexdjs sorry, mine isn't the bulbs. I have the cheapest version of a flash but works great! I'm looking to upgrade in the near future.

[@apexdjs]

Can you make a video on spot guns. The differences from the $80 and the $400 ones. How and where they should be located in the shop. What chemicals do they use and how to use them.

[@justinarenas5613]

Hey Cam how did know what wire went where on the plug. Bro if you could maybe point me in the right direction. Would be greatly appreciated.

[@M90Shop]

Can I ask if this product can be used Water base? Many Thanks.

[@brotherpantichrist]

So after a year, what is the verdict? Is it a decent unit? Did the bulbs last long? Were replacement bulbs easy to find?

[@ThePrintLife]

The bulbs are fine, Ours started overheating and shutting of, however dozens of other shops have tried then with great luck, I think I wired mine up wrong, and it may have a defective, temp controller.

[@l.m.johnson3083]

Is there a link to this product?

[@brotherpantichrist]

@@ThePrintLife Thanks for the reply. I love your channel and all the effort you put in your shop. How you find the time to make all these great videos is mind-boggling. So down to earth. Keep up the great work.

[@ladykilla6]

Doooope review bro. Keep us updated on the longevity

[@ThePrintLife]

You got it, March 1 will be the full in depth review.

[@kukanyants]

Have the same one. Tell please how high are you use it from the table, how many seconds for black on white and white on black for 2-3 layers? And how to use it for the final drying? For how long?

[@JavenCaitlin]

Searching for your follow-up video and I can't find it. What were your final thoughts?

[@yemarican]

I just bought an ordinary flash dryer for the first time.. I am so unhappy with the way it operates .. 2000 watts and takes a long time to warm up and I dont think its safe at all .. needs to be plugged into a proper wall socket that tolerates high voltage... so, I thought of making my own .. I have two construction flood lights of 500 watt each .. I will yank out the shit thats inside the flash dryer I just bought and replace its elements with the two flood lights.. I will save lots of power because It will only be lit when needed. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@Dtag1971]

So where in the heck can you get replacement bulbs. I dam near burned my shop down with the one that stays on all the time. So yea. Its time to invest in one of these machines.

[@promosolved]

Did you ever find where to get new bulbs?

[@sergioarias5051]

Has anyone figured out the exact plug to use? A model number or link would help since there are so many plug configurations. Thanks.

[@FKNSENDIT]

Did u electric bill sky rocket after that dryer turning on an off many times ? Seems like it would be cheaper if u left the dryer on an spun the shirt machine just wondering.

[@howardgoldstein1088]

I plugged the one I purchased into a 110v outlet and it didn’t work. What did you plug it into?

[@ThePrintLife]

240 v

[@mheetu3909]

@@ThePrintLife ​ On a 30A breaker with 8AWG wire, or?... What plug did you use and did you use shrink tubing or something to cover the leads? Would love to know more about the setup and requirements of this particular unit.

[@diprestful]

In how many seconds does this flash cure the white plastisol?

[@harvilleDesign]

Question: I just bought one of these, will be in early next week. I've got a spare 30amp breaker already wired in my breaker box. Would that work? And what type of plug did you use? 30amp plug? I see you already had an outlet, but couldn't make out any details of what you used. Just want to be ready when it gets here. Thanks!

[@gus5265]

Please a bit more info on this wiring. Are both those lines hot and a ground or is it 220 on one line with a neutral and a ground? Thx

[@harvilleDesign]

Two hots and a ground

[@03Grunt02]

Need some help from the community. Ordered without realizing the power requirements and may have to send back. Can I wire to a standard three prong plug (live, neutral and ground)...two vertical prongs with a circular ground?

[@howardgoldstein1088]

Michael Ferritto Same question here. I don’t have a 220 outlet to plug a 30 amp plug into. Would a 15 amp plug work?

[@howardgoldstein1088]

Did you plug it into a 110 outlet? I looked at 30 amp plugs and they don’t fit into a regular outlet. What did you use?

[@MrNenemott]

JUST GOT MINE, BUT NO PLUG AND i DO NOT HAVE A CLUE HOW TO DO THIS NEE HELP!

[@emmanuelholguin9333]

Did you ever find a replacement bulb I’m still looking 😅 Would really appreciate the lead

[@ThePrintLife]

Yes the manufacture that is selling the unit will sell the bulbs.

[@jeffreymullins5588]

I have a newbie question....why do you preheat the platen?

[@ThePrintLife]

It helps shorten your flash times. also helps activate water based adhesive,

[@studio23llc57]

Do you still use this flash???

[@danielmullins572]

Really cool video, Thanks.

[@ThePrintLife]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@madisonsmith3424]

Whats the verdict? Do i buy this thing or what? lol bout to pull the trigger

[@indianfunclub826]

Hello sar i am a indian i am like your work

[@MrNenemott]

I don't know why I subscribed, he never answers

[@ThePrintLife]

Yes he do.

[@MrNenemott]

I am missing the screw on for one of the wheels, where can I GET THIS_ HAS NO SCREW, IS HOLLOW HOLE

[@shroombrothers1449]

Do you have a link to this flash?

[@keithwhiteley2636]

Appreciate you man!

[@FAMWEARMEDIA]

Did you ask if you can replace the heating element.

[@youwierd]

How long dry? Does IR flash dry faster than Black flash?

[@ThePrintLife]

The IR bulb flash is ok we have put it through its paces, and if it weren't for the overheating it would be amazing but out particular unit over heats. IR Panel Flashes are great, but the whole move the pallet from under the thing when you need to step is frustrating at times.

[@alchemyprintco881]

Hey Cam, Thanks for the vids. Its been a minute now, how is this flash unit holding up?

[@jarradmcdonald2895]

It's a secret 😂 also keen to know

[@SablonBarclothSukses]

Nice video

[@genemitra]

great video

[@bradleyhill6136]

11 months later....how is the flash unit holding up?

[@ThePrintLife]

So So it flashes in 8 secs but It over heats sometimes and shuts off

[@Darkflight5]

5:49 😂yeee

[@theblankworkshop]

how it been doing lately?

[@CentralPaRcFlying]

Amps are determined by Watts divided by volts. 6000 divided by 220 = 27.7 AMPS. Considering they tend to advertise on the high side of watt output, 30 amp plug should be fine.

[@ThePrintLife]

Got it thanks Ron. :)

[@CentralPaRcFlying]

I ordered one yesterday... I am going to be knee deep in the project as well.

[@diprestful]

@@ThePrintLife¿en cúantos segundos seca el flash chino de bombillas un plastisol blanco ?

[@boyantok2209]

link of the ebay seller pls thanks idol

[@FAMWEARMEDIA]

? The smell of discharge on the garment do you wait THREE days before giving it to the customers

[@ThePrintLife]

Oh man I hate discharge ink, love the look hate the smell, to be honest we have all but stopped using it unless a client specifically asks for it, I dont push it anymore. If they ask I give them the whole run down about the smell, and the pre wash.

[@markgomez1387]

So you still using that $500 Chinese flash unit

[@ThePrintLife]

No we got this beast flash from anatol.

[@joeyoung1498]

Just my opinion but that looks more like a $180 flash dryer. That's a lot of hassles for $500

[@oralblackwood6496]

Can you some me your Mobile screen printing press

[@simzrag953]

man... no cold ??there ?

[@pendjs6929]

ND606 bulbs can be found on sign-in-china. They are $13

[@ThePrintLife]

Yes I did find them for sure gonna do a full video in march about the flash gotta put it through it paces.

[@MrNenemott]

GOT AN ANSWER, SO SORRY!!

[@randyswenson8370]

Try lowering it closer to the board like 2 inches from the bulbs your time should be about 7-8 seconds FYI. Things the bomb

[@ThePrintLife]

Im so use to the coil types of flash, Lay if close eh??? Im gonna give it a shot.

[@randyswenson8370]

The other light is in the bottom of the base