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4th Mar 2018, 6:14 pm | #1 |
Heptode
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK.
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7v 0.30A dial bulbs?
Hi Guys,
Anyone know where I can get one or two 7v 0.30 MES/E10 dial bulbs [the elongated/non-spherical capsule ones] at a reasonable price? I see that Amazon have them for approx. £5.00 for ten - this unit price seems fair .... but I only require one or two!
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11th Mar 2018, 7:38 am | #2 |
Nonode
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: North Somerset, UK.
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Re: 7v 0.30A dial bulbs?
I appreciate that this is not directly answering the question, but I would be inclined to try 6v/6.3/6.5v 0.3a bulbs.
If for use in parallel with 6.3 volt valve heaters, then they will be fine. If for series burning as part of a 0.3a heater chain, then the correct current is more important than the voltage, within reason and 6 volt lamps will be fine. If for some odd use on a true 7 volt supply, then 6/6.3/6.5 volt lamps will have a reduced life, but probably acceptable in practice. Remember that lamps described as "6 volt" are used as dashboard indicators on older cars on about 7 volts, that being the voltage of a 6 volt battery when the engine is running. They last years despite engine vibration and rough roads. |