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| Kim Christensen:
--- Quote from: bob91343 on January 26, 2022, 12:49:20 am ---There is a little glass stub near the base. The leads go through it and are actually the filament support. One support is a small hook. The other is a long wire that goes the length of the lamp, curves over, and has the filament attached to it. In addition it has another wire that is sort of V shaped that braces the long wire against the glass. The filament is broken near the short support. --- End quote --- I'm afraid that it'll be virtually impossible to determine the wattage this way. Posting a picture here might improve your odds by 1% or so. Do you have really good eyesight? You may just not be able to see the markings on the metal screw base. Sometime the spec is very lightly stamped or inscribed on there and it can be difficult to see without your eye and light source being at the perfect angles. |
| bob91343:
Kim, I have tried that with a powerful magnifier and various light sources. No trace of any marking. As for the longevity of the replacement lamp, it's a joke because I am 89 years old and don't expect to outlast almost any kind of lamp. I do have one hope. When I bought the lamp, I bought several. Most, I know, have replacement bulbs that don't really fit. But I will take another look to see if one of the old lamps still has a tubular bulb in it. |
| bob91343:
Problem solved! Sort of. I found another lamp of a slightly different style that contained a tubular bulb. That bulb is frosted and marked 120V 40W Made in China on the brass base. So not only do I know what lamp I need, but I already have one. In any case, this was a fun thread - and relatively inconsequential. Thanks to all who participated. |
| themadhippy:
40W is a bit on the bright side for a music stand,25W is the normal over here.For example https://www.thomann.de/gb/km_12290_bulb.htm |
| bob91343:
I think that bulb in the link has the wrong base. I never liked 25W lamps due to the yellowish color. Plus, I only deal with musicians that are so old, extra light is welcome. It's really immaterial since my repurpose of the lamp is to provide much needed light on my ham radio desk. My big swing band has been history for quite a while, although I still have the music. |
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