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« on: March 09, 2008, 12:16:20 am » |
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Hey all,
In my remodel, I decided to put my DP bottle cap clock up in the garage so I have a visible clock and kind of a nightlight out there.
Both bulbs died and there are no visible markings on either of the ones I took out. The ones that were in there were the size of an appliance bulb (like the oven, frig). The appliance bulbs are 40W, which seems a little high to me. Do they come in a lower wattage?
I have seen bottle cap clocks melted/warped from too large a bulb put in and I don't want to do this.
Anybody know what watt bulb was used in these?
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Kilroy
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« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2008, 07:28:04 am » |
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The label on the back of my Telechronics Pepsi clock warns using 15 watt bulbs only.
you are correct, higher wattage buylbs will start melting the paint, at the least you will see cracks.
I am sure Lowe's or any mega houseware/hardware storer will carry lower wattage bulbs. Clock Repro dealers also carry the bulbs, but I imagine they will be costlier.
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memorylane
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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2008, 07:44:07 am » |
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In my Clock, I switched to the new style low watt bulb, it gives you 40W but only burns at 3W and they don't get hot at all. They now make them to look like a Reg. light bulb. Jeff Wolf, has changed every machine, gas pump, clock, over to them. + the old bulbs, would burn out in 6 months. My clock and Barber Pole have been lit, non stop for over a year. The new bulbs, last 7 years, non stop use. Best of all, your only burning 3W and they don't get hot. Hope this helps. Curtis, Memory Lane Restorations.
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« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2008, 07:47:00 am » |
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Just a few pics.
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« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2008, 08:53:13 am » |
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Can you get those bulbs anywhere. That sounds great, I have some Pam clocks but never wanted to light them because of the burn, I had switched to the 7.5 watt but would like the increases brightness with no heat...
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« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2008, 09:38:29 am » |
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Curtis.. any more info on these bulbs? I currently have low wattage bulbs in my Pam clock, but would love to have it brighter. What size bulbs are they? Where to buy?
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« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2008, 11:58:26 am » |
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Inquiring minds want to know...
I too have been utilizing the 7.5 watt bulbs with the standard base.
Are these florescent bulbs...?
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memorylane
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« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2008, 05:22:00 pm » |
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I got mine at Lowes, I'll look on Monday, when I'm out there and get the exact info for everyone. All of the new style bulbs are florescent, thats why there is no heat like the standard bulbs. There great and don't burn out all the time. I'll take a picture of the bulb and package and post it on Monday.
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« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2008, 05:39:34 pm » |
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Ok everyone, my Bad, I got mine at IKEA but I'm sure they will have them at Lowes. I took mine out of the back of my Clock, now it has been on for a year and I un-screwed it and held, not hot. Now thats great for the paint on the clocks. Here are a few photos.
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« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2008, 05:41:41 pm » |
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Keep in mind, these have a seven year burn time! 7 Years!
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