> From: Aaron Jackson via cctech: Saturday, June 17, 2017 2:14 AM >> Can anyone suggest a source of replacement indicator bulbs for an RL02 >> drive? Are they fairly standard? > > The correct bulb is the GE-73, a fairly common bulb: > http://www.so-much-stuff.com/pdp8/repair/bulbs.php > >> I found this eBay listing, 14v, similar looking bulb: >> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm//152525108621 > > That appears to be the CM73, the Chicago Miniatures equivalent bulb. > >> Do we think they will work? Just looking for some confirmation before I >> buy a bunch of bulbs I might not be able to use. > > They should work, but look overpriced (unless I missed a quantity somewhere). > > Mouser has CM73 for $0.68 each, and GE/JKL 73 for $0.37 each. > http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/JKL-Components/73/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMucm%2f%252bFOY0TQtr%2fchrLORC0xYYiuSfLQkw%3d > http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/VCC/73/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMucm%2f%252bFOY0TQvNzfw4NjimHyaFGQISSa2U%3d > > Maybe Farnell.com, or if you're in a hurry, your local "bulbs plus" > equivalent store > is worth a shot. > > Vince
Thanks Vince. Some useful information there. I'll take another look. They seem a bit hard to find in the UK, for a sensible price anyway. I've been told there is a similar bulb which is quite commonly used in cars, but they are 12v and draw more current. I don't want to melt my buttons! I'll take another look. Thanks again, Aaron.
