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Author Topic: odd paramount string  (Read 10123 times)

Offline Hemingray

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« on: October 07, 2002, 09:43:00 pm »
I have a string of paramount lights, that seems like an odd duck to me. where most paramount strings contain 8 sockets, mine only has 7, and there are no gaps where a lamp was meant to go. any ideas?

Offline Ray Ladegast

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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2002, 10:42:00 pm »
If your light string uses the C7 1/2 bulbs (if one burns out the rest stay lighted) 7 lights on a string is standard. If it is a C6 bulb series string some one removed a socket or a mistake in manufacturing. You will shorten the life of the bulbs if it is a C6 series string.

Offline Hemingray

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« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2002, 08:34:00 pm »
it's a C7.5 string, works nicely, might just be that standard.

Offline jonathan cassiday

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« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2004, 01:52:00 pm »
I noticed your nickname and looked to see that you also collect insulators. I have a small collection of insulators also.

yes this is Jonathan Cassiday how may i help you

Offline Hemingray

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« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2004, 10:32:00 pm »
ah yes. I do collect insulators. lol