All, I've had at least three requests for sources on bulbs and possibly more requests on the way. So I'll reply to the group instead of individually. By the way, oven, refrigerator, garage door, and drop light bulbs did not work for me. They were rugged use but apparently not rugged enough. In fact, I thought about buying some of these traffic signal bulbs for my own use in the shop at home. Also forget looking into those special life-time guarantee deals you sometimes see by mail order. All they do is rate the bulb for 130V and count on enough people not cashing in on the guarantee to make a profit.
A couple of makers are ITE, GE Lighting & Sylvania. Ask specifically for incandescent traffic signal bulbs. The ones I am using are the GE Watt-Miser 135W, 120V, 7000 Hr Traffic Signal bulb. I got them through a local electric supply house, not at the local hardware/lumber stores like Home Depot. If you use the following link and replace the string "12345" string with your actual zip code you should get a nice list of local places who might be able to help. http://www.google.com/search?sa=X&oi=fwp&pb=f&q=electric+12345 Although I've not done it, you should also be able to order online: http://hhlightinginc.com/traffic.htm http://www.electriciansupplies.com/index.cfm/S/21/Traffic_Signal_Light_Bulbs .htm http://www.eriklighting.com/product.asp?lc=5&sc=96 http://www.mmlights.com/trafficsignal.html http://www.urbantransport-technology.com/contractors/surfacing/luxram/ I attached a photo of one of my bulbs. As you can see, it has a standard envelope size and screw-in base, it fits most light fixtures. These lamps feature 5 filament support wires, a heat deflector inside the envelope, the base has special high temperature glue and 95% krypton gas (inert). Right now I have a similar request in for the same type of lighting but this time in a spot or flood light configuration. We'll see what turns up. -doug _______________________________________________________________ This message, including any attachments, may contain information that is confidential and proprietary information of Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. The dissemination, distribution, use or copying of this message or any of its attachments is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
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