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lightbulb? [message #11542]

Wed, 05 August 2009 19:56

Snodgrass
Messages: 139
Registered: January 2008
Location: Bartlesville, OK

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the light in my 100 head went out i've seen post about this topic before but i can't seem to find them i'm just wondering what to get to replace the bulb

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Re: lightbulb? [message #11543 is a reply to message #11542]

Wed, 05 August 2009 20:07

LesS
Messages: 477
Registered: December 2002

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The replacement pilot light bulb for the K100 and K200 is a
# 1829 (Grainger #6VF92).
It is 28 volts 70ma
(The #1819 is 28 volts 40ma and will work but is not as bright as #1829)
Do not use a 6.3 volt bulb, it will make the resistor run too hot.

The output of the transformer is 42 volts - a 200 ohm resistor is wired in series with the bulb that reduces the voltage down to 28 volts.

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Re: lightbulb? [message #11544 is a reply to message #11543]

Wed, 05 August 2009 20:11

Snodgrass
Messages: 139
Registered: January 2008
Location: Bartlesville, OK

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thanks for the reply.. is this something i can get at radio shack or where do i need to go?

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Re: lightbulb? [message #11545 is a reply to message #11544]

Wed, 05 August 2009 20:34

LesS
Messages: 477
Registered: December 2002

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I don't think Radio Shack has them.

Here are some sources:

www.mouser.com
Texas
1-800-346-6873
#1829 lamp - part # 606-CM1829 -$.74 each ($.64 each for 10 or more)

For Grainger store near you go to www.grainger.com (must have business account to order online)
#1829 lamp - Grainger part # 6VF92

www.ampwares.com

www.magicparts.com

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Re: lightbulb? [message #11584 is a reply to message #11545]

Sun, 09 August 2009 15:43

pleat
Messages: 1452
Registered: June 2004
Location: Belding, Mi

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I just go the local auto parts store and get the bulbs. No ordering or shipping charges invloved, just pay the guy and walk out.
Don

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Re: lightbulb? [message #11588 is a reply to message #11584]

Sun, 09 August 2009 18:41

kustomoholic
Messages: 227
Registered: March 2009
Location: Tulsa,oklahoma

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Is it a particular chain auto parts or a local shop????
Kraig

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Re: lightbulb? [message #11597 is a reply to message #11588]

Mon, 10 August 2009 06:36

pleat
Messages: 1452
Registered: June 2004
Location: Belding, Mi

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I would think any auto parts store will have them. I live in a small town and it's a local auto parts store and they have them. I would guess the bigger chain auto parts stores would have them as well. Don

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Re: lightbulb? [message #11599 is a reply to message #11597]

Tue, 11 August 2009 09:58

Optyk
Messages: 125
Registered: August 2006
Location: Texas

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I checked with Autozone and O'Reilly's Auto Parts and neither of them had the bulbs, at least not under the GE-1829 name. The people I was talking to on the phone didn't sound like they were qualified to look up something by specifications, but who knows. Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn occasionally. I'll go down there and see if I can get more accomplished face to face.

Rod

There's only two kinds of music. . . . blues and zippity doo dah.

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Re: lightbulb? [message #11600 is a reply to message #11599]

Tue, 11 August 2009 10:15

Optyk
Messages: 125
Registered: August 2006
Location: Texas

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We have a company in my town that specializes in bulbs and lamps. They didn't have the 1829 in stock, nor was there a slot for them in their inventory. They did have a slot for the 1819, but were out of stock. The guy spent some time and located a 24 volt version, amperage unknown. He said it should work, will burn brighter, but won't last as long. I'm going to pick up three of them. Anyone see any inherent dangers in using a bulb designed for a slightly lower voltage? Not knowing the amperage of the bulb prevents any calculations to predict what might happen.

He gave me a model number on the bulb which is 24MB, but didn't know the manufacturer.

Rod

There's only two kinds of music. . . . blues and zippity doo dah.

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Re: lightbulb? [message #11601 is a reply to message #11542]

Tue, 11 August 2009 12:06

stevem
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Registered: June 2004
Location: NY

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You folks might try calling around to some local radio/tv/repair shops as I would bet they have a dusty half full box of 1829 bulbs sitting around that they would love to sell!

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Re: lightbulb? [message #11602 is a reply to message #11601]

Tue, 11 August 2009 12:33

chicagobill
Messages: 2005
Registered: April 2003

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What's a radio/tv/repair shop?

Just kidding. There still may be a few of these around, but try and find one that has been around for at least 15-20 years. The newer ones will not stock these bulbs either.

The same thing may be true with the auto parts stores. Try calling one that's been around for a few years, not one of the new chain stores.

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Re: lightbulb? [message #11604 is a reply to message #11542]

Wed, 12 August 2009 05:44

stevem
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Registered: June 2004
Location: NY

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There is still one around where I live, all of 45 minutes north of NYC! But I guess they call them electronics repair shpos now, who knows mabe some older music stores that do repairs may have some!

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Re: lightbulb? [message #11613 is a reply to message #11604]

Wed, 12 August 2009 22:02

pleat
Messages: 1452
Registered: June 2004
Location: Belding, Mi

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Wow, I guess I've taken for granted that any auto parts store would have them. Maybe I've been buying really old stock. Maybe the parts guy will have to open his big book and order them. I think the last time I bought some they were .90 each.
I think I go buy what they have left in stock.
Don

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