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BULB DISCUSSION BOARDS => Christmas Lighting => Topic started by: Hemingray on April 17, 2005, 12:36:50 am
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Found a set of NOMA Twinkle Lites (1956), unfortunately whoever last owned it left 13 incorrect replacements (C-6 cone). any idea where I can get these little flasher bulbs? they're made by GE and are 6v. there are 7 remaining to the set, one is burned out, other 6 work great.
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Are these the little tubular shaped flasher lamps like those found on the transformer sets?
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no, shaped more like the miniature version of a C-7 bulb
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Hemingray :-)
Do you have any Photos to share of your Twinkle Light set?
Thank You
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I shall in a bit here. mind you that the last owner replaced 13 of the bulbs with C-6 cone lamps. :\
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Here are the pictures.
http://arkansas.hopto.org:81/noma/
I'm a bit too lazy to make a layout, but did label each file appropriately. there is also a 644KB movie file of the remaining 6 flashers (one is dead) in action. have fun
EDIT: ISP is intermittently closing port 80.
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Thank You.... :-)
So which ones are the Flashers the Clear Colour or the other ones?
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did you check out the .AVI (video) of the bulbs in action? it's quite awesome.
the 6-7 clear ones at the top are the original flashers that were made for/came with this set. the other 13 are standard C-6 cones, meant for series lamps. they glow dimly since they're meant for 15-16v use, but are only getting 8v from the transformer.
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Would Have love to see the Video... Doesn't work for me... But then again Realplay hates me anyway, so....... :roll: :roll: :roll:
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It's meant to play using Windows Media player or Winamp
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That Doesn't work eaither {Windows Media} :x :x :x
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do you have the latest version of Media Player (Ver 10). If you're still running 95, Winamp 5 will handle WMV just fine.
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No...
Because when I tried to update it caused a 'puter Crash.... :x :x :x
So God Knows what's wrong with it?
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erk, first thing I'd do is scan for malware (Use ad-aware, Spybot SD, etc). if that doesn't help, back up your personal data, format and reinstall Windows.
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We DID All That!!!!! :-o :-o :-o :-o :-o
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hm, well, if it's still crashing even though all that was done, I'd suspect either bad hardware or hardware drivers. check into that when you can.
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OK Will Do!
Thank You
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For what it's worth, my home computer plays the AVI file fine, while my work computer doesn't since I'm missing the required codec for Media Player.
Nice set of lights! Good luck finding replacement lamps!
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Lionsden antiques has the bulbs you are looking for. The number is C6-010 Blinking Transparent Cones. The web is www.lionsdenantiques.com . Looks like you have a great find there :-D.
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Nice Set you have there and I Really hope you can get the Right bulbs for your Set.... :-D :-D :-D
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Sorry Forgot to ask....... :roll: :roll: :roll:
How Many Lamps in Total on this set?
Thanks
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there are 20 total, tied into a single 6-8V/3A transformer
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I have finally placed the order for 25 replacement multicolor C-6 flashers! getting them from Lion's Den :)
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:-D OK I KNOW this an Old post but as I have a new Computer I thought I'd see if I could see your Vid and I CAN!!!!!
Thanks for Sharing
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Glad to! These get used on my tree every year. I need to place an order for more of the lamps though.
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Glad to! These get used on my tree every year. I need to place an order for more of the lamps though.
Are the replacement Lamps hard to find?
Thanks
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Not at all. Lionsdenantiques.com sells a pack of 25 or so at a good price. I tend to order them in the multicolor option.
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Contact Paul Scofield at Lions Den Antiques eBay's store: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Lionsden1-Holiday-Lighting__W0QQ_armrsZ1
Paul can assist you with this repair!
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Regarding twinkle lights in general, I found this quote from the Christmas Eve 1973 edition of Time Magazine, and I hope it will be an encouragement to always manufacture twinkle lights (C-7's + C-9's):
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: A 6-ft. Christmas tree lit by 75 standard bulbs burning four hours a day would use 290 of power a week, a relatively harmless indulgence. A tree decorated with 75 twinkle lights would expend 170 of electricity a week.