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BULB DISCUSSION BOARDS => Christmas Lighting => Topic started by: STARMAN on December 16, 2013, 08:53:40 am

Title: modern day bubblers
Post by: STARMAN on December 16, 2013, 08:53:40 am
ok I have bought many sets from the U.S.A. to use here in the U.K. I use a step down transformer for the purpose, i replace the present day bubble lights when they blow. im not sure if they are  c7 or c6? well i open the case and replace after the holidays those that have blown  on my set up in the uk, does anyone know where i can purchase spare bulbs now please? or where I can purchase modern day bubblers cheap for me here in the U.K. Thanks.
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: STARMAN on January 06, 2014, 06:41:08 am
looks like this forum has gone out with the xmas lights alas  :cry:
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: christmasnut on February 09, 2014, 02:26:49 pm
what bulbs are you looking for?
The c7 bubble lighs use a S6 bulb that has a longer base.
I learned from Paul who had lions den that you could take a standard S6 and put a drop of soider on the tip of it to get it to work.
In some of the C7 bubble light I have repaired there was short T4 bulbs with a longer base that will replace a C7 bubble light bulb.
The C7 replacement bulbs have a longer base on them
Some times you can find them at a light bulb sulppy house.
Right now I believe every one is looking for some on who can sulppy.
Ronald

Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: STARMAN on February 10, 2014, 11:26:39 am
Ronald many thanks for the reply, thought it had fallen on deaf ears, I suppose it is the S6 bulb I am looking for do they fit the modern day bubblers? if so any chance of a supply chain with cheap postage? they normally get their hand in with postage costs Ronald?

Ronald these are the lights I have http://bulbcollector.com/forum/index.php?topic=978.0
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: Christmas Lamp on February 10, 2014, 11:30:05 am
I Have a Night Light Bubbler, can You Get the Replacement Bulbs for These?
Thanks
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: christmasnut on February 13, 2014, 07:54:55 pm
Do you do ebay.
there are a couple of sellers that have the bulbs from time to time.
One is suzie-snowflake.
eack year she will have the replacement bulbs listed she is out of most of the now.
Ronald
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: STARMAN on February 14, 2014, 04:39:28 am
she is out of most of the now.
Ronald

 sorry don't understand Ronald.
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: christmasnut on February 14, 2014, 08:10:53 pm
This is the seller that imports some the replacement bulbs into this country.

They sell new c6 and c7 bubble lights and tubes and replacement lamps to go into the bubble lights. These lights are of her  own design she had the mould made for them.
This person is the one  were Paul  Schofield at lions den bought his bubble lights and bubble light tubes from
He also got the halos ,plactic bells ond other plastic parts  from her.
she has sold out of some of the c6 light bulbs.
still has some c6 listed.
this is who I would watch to by lamps for bubble lights and other light bulbs.
Ronald
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: STARMAN on February 15, 2014, 08:26:20 am
thank you Ronald will watch out for here on ebay.
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: STARMAN on February 15, 2014, 08:33:00 am
just had a look for here on ebay and I cant find her or anything about her, no worries, may have to try and get someone that is going to U.S.A. to bring me back lights.
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: christmasnut on February 15, 2014, 04:26:58 pm
I buy from her direct. She is out of the e12 base bubble lights right now.
On ebay she is listing 25  c7 bubble lights for $50 a set of 25.
This includes the top and bottom half of the base the bubble tube and the lamp to go into it.
Not a bad deal.
Ronald
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: STARMAN on February 15, 2014, 07:00:39 pm
direct link please? Ronald.
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: christmasnut on February 15, 2014, 08:18:48 pm
try this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/25-NEVER-USED-C7-SNAP-TOGETHER-BUBBLE-LIGHTS-ALL-YELLOW-TOPS-BOTTOMS-TUBES-/380834645454?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58ab8385ce#ht_2588wt_388
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: STARMAN on February 16, 2014, 08:07:54 am
try this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/25-NEVER-USED-C7-SNAP-TOGETHER-BUBBLE-LIGHTS-ALL-YELLOW-TOPS-BOTTOMS-TUBES-/380834645454?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58ab8385ce#ht_2588wt_388

Does not ship to United Kingdom  do I need to post anything more?  :-(
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: Christmas Lamp on February 16, 2014, 11:26:50 am
***CRY***
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: christmasnut on February 16, 2014, 01:33:36 pm
I tried.
they are nice looking lights.
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: STARMAN on February 16, 2014, 03:11:14 pm
all yellow to, strange id like a selection of colours lol
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: christmasnut on February 16, 2014, 04:32:13 pm
she has other listings
she hac c6 and c7 bubble lights listed
plactic bells halos for the candlearba.
she has the royal candleabra listed.
parts to make c6 light strings
Some replacement bulbs.
other neat stuff
Ronald
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: STARMAN on February 17, 2014, 05:53:00 am
well pity she does not post to u.k.  :|
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: Justin on March 30, 2014, 09:23:11 pm
Here's where I get mine:
http://www.1000bulbs.com/category/candelabra-base-s6-and-s11-indicator-light-bulbs/

I am not affiliated with the above companies in any way.
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: STARMAN on April 01, 2014, 04:41:16 am
that's a fantastic site, now I have to just work out what ones I need.
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: STARMAN on September 23, 2016, 03:16:07 pm
Here's where I get mine:
http://www.1000bulbs.com/category/candelabra-base-s6-and-s11-indicator-light-bulbs/

I am not affiliated with the above companies in any way.

anybody shed light on what ones I need for c7 modern day bubblers?
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: STARMAN on January 06, 2017, 12:50:39 pm
4 months later I guess not  :roll: :roll: :roll:
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: STARMAN on January 08, 2017, 10:42:58 am
tree now taken down and lights put away without repairs carried out, then it happens year in year out sadly.  :|
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: Yulelights76 on February 21, 2017, 06:59:42 pm
The best bulb to use for re lamping a candelabra base bubble light is a 6 watt, 130 volt 6S6 bulb.
Make sure the bulb is rated 130 volt not 120 volt, it will last longer.
Try this bulb:
https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/5763/IN-0006S6CCL130.html (https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/5763/IN-0006S6CCL130.html)

Yes they do ship internationally
Good luck!
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: STARMAN on February 22, 2017, 04:45:19 am
The best bulb to use for re lamping a candelabra base bubble light is a 6 watt, 130 volt 6S6 bulb.
Make sure the bulb is rated 130 volt not 120 volt, it will last longer.
Try this bulb:
https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/5763/IN-0006S6CCL130.html (https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/5763/IN-0006S6CCL130.html)

Yes they do ship internationally
Good luck!

not going to believe this I bought 50 of them and they are to small not enough threads on them to reach the bottom of the holder with case on,  :-( Thanks anyway.
Title: Re: modern day bubblers
Post by: Yulelights76 on February 22, 2017, 07:49:54 pm
Yes, this is a problem with the bubble lights. You can no longer get the original bulbs and if you can they are extremely expensive.
Just add a blob of solder to the tip of the bulb.That will extend it enough to make contact in the socket.
As I say, fixing these lights is like restoring an old car- you have to make do with what is available.