My Collection: Thorn Beta 2 (2)
| Manufacturer | Thorn |
| Catalogue Number (model) | Beta 2 |
| Wattage | 55W |
| Lamp-Type | SOX |
| Gear | Original |
| Ballast | Thorn G53332.4 |
| Ignitor | Thorn G53421 |
| Capacitor | Cambridge Capacitors 6μF |
| Photocell | Royce Thompson Oasis 1000 |
| IP Rating (when new) | IP54 |
| Date On Photocell | ~~/02/2002 |
| Date on Photocell Socket | ~~/03/1998 |
| Date on Ballast | 1998? |
| Date on Capacitor | ~~/04/1998 |
| Date Acquired | 04/12/2024 |
| Restoration Status | Cleaned |
| Collection Number | #127 |
As of 11/11/2025, this is one of three Thorn Beta 2s in the collection. It came with another Beta 2, but I'm undecided as to whether I will keep the second example, and may pass it on. It features the slim-type canopy, used on later versions of the lantern.
