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Author Topic: Mazda Mogul Blue tint bulbs  (Read 6141 times)

Offline zot 2875

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Mazda Mogul Blue tint bulbs
« on: November 09, 2010, 07:07:14 pm »
Can anyone tell me more about two bulbs I purchased that are big mogul bulbs that say mazda and are a blue tint that practically is erased when they turn on.

Offline adam2

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Re: Mazda Mogul Blue tint bulbs
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2010, 08:09:06 am »
Cant say much without seeing them, but the blue tinted lamps were made to simulate daylight, and thereby allow colour critical work to undertaken in dull weather.
An incandescent filament emits emits the full spectrum of light, but with a bias towards the orange/red.
The blue tinted glass blocks some of the red/orange and therefore gives a close approximation to natural daylight.

A common use was the grading and pricing of tobaco, hops and other produce.

Small lamps with light blue glass are still made today, the larger ones have been replaced by color matching flourescent lamps.