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13th Jul 2007, 5:57 pm | #1 |
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4 Volt Dial bulbs
Having restored quite a few pre war sets I had quite given up on obtaining dial bulbs for the same. These are usually rated at around 4 Volts 0.3 Amperes (300 Ma). Nearest modern equivalent seemed to be 6.3 Volt 300 Ma these work but are not very bright when working from the 4 Volt heater supply on these sets.
Having carried out many google searches in the past and drawn a blank I was very surprised to find my local electronics shop ESR electronics at Cullercoats, Tyne and Wear (http://www.esr.co.uk/) Have had them in stock all the time Now all I have to do is set too and change all those 6.3 jobbys I have put in umpteen sets in the past! Seriously thought I hope this information is of use to one or two fellow collectors / restorers? Paul. |
13th Jul 2007, 6:50 pm | #2 |
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Re: 4 Volt Dial bulbs
I always keep an eye open for MES bulbs at flea markets and car boots. You often find cardboard trays of these on sale for little money. The commonest voltages are 2.4 and 3.5 but 4.8, 6 and 12V also crop up. A good range of bulbs allows you to experiment with different types.
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13th Jul 2007, 9:36 pm | #3 |
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Re: 4 Volt Dial bulbs
Last time I bought some of these was from CPC. It was a few years ago and co-insided with my restoration of a Philips 470A. Not sure if they are still stocking them. I can try to find the order number later but it means digging into my archives......(the loft)!
Rich
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13th Jul 2007, 11:00 pm | #4 |
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Re: 4 Volt Dial bulbs
If you pop into your local branch of Newey and Eyre and ask for the lamps catalogue they can order them in.
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14th Jul 2007, 9:43 am | #5 |
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Re: 4 Volt Dial bulbs
CPC have 4.8v 300mA MES ones under order code AR70336.
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14th Jul 2007, 10:58 pm | #6 |
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Re: 4 Volt Dial bulbs
Isn't 4.8V the nominal bulb rating for a 6V battery torch to allow for voltage drop on load?
Probably explains their continued availability.... Chris |
16th Jul 2007, 11:43 pm | #7 |
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Re: 4 Volt Dial bulbs
They're the ones! They work perfectly in my Philips set with 4v heaters.
Rich.
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