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BULB DISCUSSION BOARDS => Antique Bulb Discussion => Topic started by: vintageglow on May 06, 2010, 12:15:03 am
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I have a collection of different color GE 10W intermediate bulbs they are in adapters that say either NOMA or Rodale. I thought they where large Christmas lights, but they may be sign lights. Does anyone know what they are used for and how I can test them in these adapters. Thank you
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Can you post some photos of the bulbs and the adapters?
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Thanks for replying, when I try to upload photos it tells me that they are too large. my email is gimmegodiva@yahoo.com , if you email me I can foward photos, Thanks
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those are most definetly sign light bulbs, but many times municipalities would also use them for christmas lighting. In fact, the town of Moltrie GA still has a wonderful display with the town square festooned with these lightbulbs at christmas. I just bought four of them at a yard sale for 15 cents and have used them as an oversized string of lights for christmas before. The bulbs I got are from westinghouse and yellow/orange in color, rated 11w at 130 volt and are indicated as for use in signs
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as for the adaptors, usually the base will spin off as it is attatched to a small bolt with a small nut encased in the plastic base, after removing te base you would find two pins that would make contact with the pair of wires used as a stringer. they still sell the adaptors at most hardware stores, including Lowes and Home Depot. Just attatch the socket to a string and you can easily test the bulbs and create a new stringer for decorative use as well.