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BULB DISCUSSION BOARDS => Antique Bulb Discussion => Topic started by: Carl Wright on May 25, 2001, 12:27:00 am
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What do you do about repairing of a loose glass from the base. I have a bulb that is loose from the base would it be OK to put a little super glue on this bulb? Would it ruin the value of the bulb? I have done this to a Edison bulb that was made in 1929 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the light bulb and you can not see the glue.
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Hey Carl !
I see nothing wrong with your method of repair. If the glass comes loose from the base there is nothing wrong with carefully attaching the two back together again.
There is one issue though that I think deserves consideration. If the repaired lamp is later sold, especially if it is of any considerable value, then I feel that it is the responsibility of the seller to disclose the fact that repairs were made. Consider the fact that once the glass and base become seperated, the original condition of the bulb has then been altered and, even though repairs have been made, the original bond is no longer intact. That's my opinion.....Ha Ha Ha.....whatever it's worth.
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Carl,
I've used clear nail polish in the past with good success on loose vacuum tube bases. The small brush makes it easy to apply too, should work good on old bulbs....
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-Tim
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