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Author Topic: GE test or development lamps.  (Read 7180 times)

Offline MrGizmos

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GE test or development lamps.
« on: November 16, 2009, 03:23:58 pm »
I've come across some older though, certainly not antique, lamps from a defense contractor. One or more is from the early 50's and several from mid-late 60's. Are these considered collectible?
Thank you, Sal

Offline James

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Re: GE test or development lamps.
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2009, 12:42:58 pm »
It looks somewhat more recent, rather like a special metal halide projection lamp from the early 70s, but difficult to tell from your photo.  Can you post a picture outside of the plastic bag?

James

Offline adam2

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Re: GE test or development lamps.
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2009, 03:55:49 am »
Please take great care in handling this or similar lamps.
Many such lamps have a very high internal pressure and can shatter with great violence.

As minimum, safety spectacles should be worn, and some would recomend more elaborate prrecautions, such a full face visor, and protective gloves.

Offline Nick D.

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Re: GE test or development lamps.
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2010, 09:29:21 pm »
Looks like a modern mercury vapor arc lamp. I have a Sylvania Catalog full of 'em!