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Old 21st Mar 2017, 8:54 pm   #1
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Default DECCA 899 stereogram

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the Decca gram is working well but some of its scale lamps are out and they are so small [MES]i cant read whats on them even with a magnifying glass .Anyone know what they are rated at ?
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Old 21st Mar 2017, 11:13 pm   #2
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Default Re: DECCA 899 stereogram

MES isn't that small- 10mm thread. Do you mean LES, 5mm thread?

Measure the voltage across the bulb holder and use a bulb with a slightly higher voltage rating. 100mA or less current rating should be OK.
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Sorry, yes they are LES. Will measure the voltage as you suggest. cheers
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