Testing ProPack Flash unit

[Josh]

Anyone know a way to test fire the flash unit for the Polaroid Propack?  I loaded one up with batteries and the ready light comes on, only when I press the shutter on the camera it doesn't fire.  Could be any number of things wrong, but if someone knows how to fire it off the camera, I could at least eliminate blown bulb, etc.  

Josh

[apocaplops]

psst Josh, it's "amateur."

A lot of times you can get a flash to fire if you ground the contacts. Don't do it with your hand or you'll feel a bit of pain! I know that a lot of the Polaroid flashbulb guns out there no longer fire due to corroded wiring. Mine worked for one bulb, and that was it.