Odd old ever-ready red/white torch - what's it for? - Page 2 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

kalee20 · 22nd Jun 2024, 7:59 am

I doubt it - it'd be less than a watt.

Obligatory parking lights up to 1960's used at least a 2 watt bulb - they had to be bright enough to penetrate the town smogs before clean air acts kicked in and coal-burning in the winter lessened.

What we really need, is an Ever Ready catalogue featuring this lamp!

D.Finney · 23rd Jun 2024, 9:38 am

Is it waterproof? I seem to recall something similar being available in the early 1970's to fasten on to lifejackets as used in lifeboats.

its ur aerial · 23rd Jun 2024, 3:25 pm

The Life Jacket Lights I recall, were a single can that screwed together containing a U2 Battery connected buy a short lead with a wonder plug on one end, and on the other end was a large crocodile Clip fitted to a waterproof enclosure containing a torch bulb.
When I was a kid, these were often seen for sale on a stool in London's, Ridley Rd Market ! Of all places

. Ridley Rd Market was Mr Sugars old stomping ground

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Ken G6HZG.

broadgage · 24th Jun 2024, 10:15 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.Finney

Is it waterproof? I seem to recall something similar being available in the early 1970's to fasten on to lifejackets as used in lifeboats.

Unlikely to be intended for a lifejacket IMHO, such lights were invariably plain white, flashing in some examples.

Refugee · 25th Jun 2024, 4:46 am

I have a 1990s life jacket lamp.
I have not seen it for a few years.
It is a strong plastic case with a red top that screws on with a strong "O" seal and has a zenon flasher powered by a single "D" cell in it.

22nd Jun 2024, 7:59 am	#21
kalee20 Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynton, N. Devon, UK. Posts: 7,545	Re: Odd old ever-ready red/white torch - what's it for? I doubt it - it'd be less than a watt. Obligatory parking lights up to 1960's used at least a 2 watt bulb - they had to be bright enough to penetrate the town smogs before clean air acts kicked in and coal-burning in the winter lessened. What we really need, is an Ever Ready catalogue featuring this lamp!

23rd Jun 2024, 9:38 am	#22
D.Finney Pentode Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 148	Re: Odd old ever-ready red/white torch - what's it for? Is it waterproof? I seem to recall something similar being available in the early 1970's to fasten on to lifejackets as used in lifeboats.

23rd Jun 2024, 3:25 pm	#23
its ur aerial Heptode Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK. Posts: 539	Re: Odd old ever-ready red/white torch - what's it for? The Life Jacket Lights I recall, were a single can that screwed together containing a U2 Battery connected buy a short lead with a wonder plug on one end, and on the other end was a large crocodile Clip fitted to a waterproof enclosure containing a torch bulb. When I was a kid, these were often seen for sale on a stool in London's, Ridley Rd Market ! Of all places . Ridley Rd Market was Mr Sugars old stomping ground. Ken G6HZG. __________________ Life is not Hollywood, life is Cricklewood.

25th Jun 2024, 4:46 am	#25
Refugee Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire, UK. Posts: 5,629	Re: Odd old ever-ready red/white torch - what's it for? I have a 1990s life jacket lamp. I have not seen it for a few years. It is a strong plastic case with a red top that screws on with a strong "O" seal and has a zenon flasher powered by a single "D" cell in it.