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Seek Incandescent Tubular Light Bulbs
By Paul Morris

Hi Folks,  I am looking for the sort of tubular light bulb that went
into the console lights of Aeolian pipe organs -- and probably many
other domestic settings -- in the 1920s and '30s.  They are about
3 inches long, and of about 3/4 inch diameter.  They are screw [base]
fitting, but rather smaller than the "small" Edison screw that I have
seen in the UK.  240 volts or 110 volts would be fine if anybody has
some.  Also looking for the complete lamp assembly.   All help
appreciated.

Paul Morris
Exeter, UK

 [ The spool box of my Stroud Pianola is illuminated with two 25W
 [ 130V lamp bulbs connected in series, powered with 115 volts.
 [ Each bulb is a "25 Watt Exit Sign Bulb, T8 Intermediate envelope,
 [ E17 intermediate screw base (17 mm)".  The socket assemblies came
 [ from a mortuary where they once were installed in caskets!
 [ -- Editor (Robbie)


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