[GreenKeys] Model 28 Light bulbs - LED replacements?

John, W9DDD w9ddd at tapr.org
Thu Mar 23 20:01:54 EDT 2023


eBay doesn't seem to have anything reasonable.

https://www.canadalite.com/82-Miniature-Indicator-lamp-G6-Bulbs-BA15d-Base

Seems more reasonable for the 6 volt lamp.  About $8 for a box of 10 
(minimum purchase) + shipping.


On 3/23/2023 6:39 PM, John, W9DDD wrote:
>
> Be careful about the 60 volt, that's mostly used for the margin or EOL 
> indicator.  But, there might be some 28s out there with the two 60 
> volt in series for the copy lights.  It would likely be a rare bird 
> though I would think. Then there were the ones with fluorescent lamps 
> and the 48 volt (for central office operation along with a 48 volt 
> motor) versions as well.
>
> But, for most 28KSRs it's #82 for copy lights with either a 6 volt 
> transformer with a dropping resister (10 or 100 ohm?) or a 5.5 volt 
> transformer. And the EOL lamp is the 60 volt lamp with a 700 ohm 
> resistor in series for 120 VAC supply.  I don't think I've ever 
> discovered the OEM number for it.  I find it interesting that the ASR 
> has a 6 volt EOL  lamp operated from the 6 volt supply, but never 
> evolved into that configuration for the KSR.
>
> I've bought a box of each on eBay.  I didn't think the prices were 
> that bad.
>
> As for LEDs, I could never find ones for 6 volts, 12 or 28 maybe.  I 
> wonder what a 12 would do with only 5.5 volts as a source?  Also they 
> weren't cheap.
>
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> You said "tomorrow" yesterday.
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> John, W9DDD
> On 3/23/2023 5:31 PM, Jeff G wrote:
>> A number I got off the ones on the ship were GE #82, 6v bulbs. I find 
>> it odd that they have dual contacts on the bottom while the originals 
>> were just single filament bulbs (I think). The ones you linked show 2 
>> filaments, which could be similar to a 1154 (6v dual filament like 
>> for a taillight).
>>
>> I see some on Ebay but they want $11 shipping for a pack of bulbs. 
>> Part of why I'm asking, is because it would be really cool to light 
>> up some of the other machines in the room, even if they aren't in 
>> use. (There's a couple waterfalls in there too, that I'm assuming 
>> likely use the same bulb). I thought I did good finding a bunch of 
>> bulbs in the parts units, only to find they were ALL burnt out LOL.
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 6:25 PM tony j. podrasky 
>> <tony.podrasky at gmail.com <mailto:tony.podrasky at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>>     GA OMs;
>>
>>     Well - the life of these bulbs are pretty good.
>>
>>     But if someone can get a good quantity deal on them, at a
>>     reasonable price I'd be interested in taking 2-4.
>>
>>     73,
>>
>>     K2EAA - tony
>>
>>     NNNN ZCZC
>>
>>
>>     THIS is what I found during a search for the bulbs:
>>
>>
>>     <https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwj9npCki_P9AhUgHjQIHfNaBZEQFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebid.net%2Fus%2Ffor-sale%2Fteletype-corp-pn-153400-light-bulb-6-watt-60-volt-dual-contact-bayonet-base-nos-194952753.htm&usg=AOvVaw2O0rPLcvivu2i62WJeSRMw>
>>
>>
>>           Teletype Corp PN 153400 Light Bulb 6 Watt 60 Volt Dual ...
>>           <https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwj9npCki_P9AhUgHjQIHfNaBZEQFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebid.net%2Fus%2Ffor-sale%2Fteletype-corp-pn-153400-light-bulb-6-watt-60-volt-dual-contact-bayonet-base-nos-194952753.htm&usg=AOvVaw2O0rPLcvivu2i62WJeSRMw>
>>
>>     eBid
>>     https://www.ebid.net› for-sale › teletype-corp-pn-153...
>>     <https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwj9npCki_P9AhUgHjQIHfNaBZEQFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebid.net%2Fus%2Ffor-sale%2Fteletype-corp-pn-153400-light-bulb-6-watt-60-volt-dual-contact-bayonet-base-nos-194952753.htm&usg=AOvVaw2O0rPLcvivu2i62WJeSRMw>
>>
>>     bulbs for teletype machine from www.ebid.net
>>     <https://www.ebid.net/us/for-sale/teletype-corp-pn-153400-light-bulb-6-watt-60-volt-dual-contact-bayonet-base-nos-194952753.htm>
>>     /Teletype/ Corp PN 153400 Light /Bulb/ 6 Watt 60 Volt Dual
>>     contact Bayonet Base NOS ; Condition · Unused ; Brand ·
>>     /TELETYPE/ ; Quantity · 2 items ; Views · 2728 ; Location ...
>>     CA$10.00 · ‎3-day returns
>>
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>>
>>     On 03/23/2023 3:14 PM, Jeff G wrote:
>>>     Does anyone know of a replacement for Model 28 document bulbs,
>>>     preferably warm white (simliar to original) but LED? I know I
>>>     can search for the bulbs (and see a few) but I figured I'd ask
>>>     here if anyone has tried any yet? These seem pricey!
>>>
>>>     Jeff KC3GJX
>>>
>>>
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