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| Author: | toot [ Thu Oct 10, 2024 2:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | rr lantern bulb size. |
I have a STAR & an ALADIN rr lantern. and I need to get screw in bulbs for them. they both take two bulbs. what size do I get for them & where do I purchase then, any and all help will be appreciated. |
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| Author: | Alexander D. Mitchell IV [ Fri Oct 11, 2024 12:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rr lantern bulb size. |
Basically any hardware store used to be able to supply what you seek. Or Radio Shack or similar store. Even battery stores sometimes inventory bulbs. Has anyone come out with LED replacements for the old incandescent lantern bulbs? |
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| Author: | toot [ Fri Oct 11, 2024 7:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rr lantern bulb size. |
I have went to all of the hardware stores in my area and all that have are the screw in type of XMAS BULBS. or blinking bulbs. RADIO SHACK went the way of the DODO BIRD, in my area' the NORTH EAST. at the flea market I found a package of new old stock, 2 pack of item # 222, from ACE HARDWARE. they are not the old big fish eye ones that are in the lantern's that don't work. filaments are gone. but the 2 pack bulbs heads are shaped like a pimple, tear drop, a lot smaller. so I got home inserted them and both of them worked in each of them. now I still need to get 2 more of them. any of you fellows got 2 more that you can / will part with? if so please let me know? thanks for all of the suggestions'.the 2 lanterns are not museum quality, but they both work. this is a great site with great members, thanks guys. toot. |
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| Author: | Ed Horan [ Fri Oct 11, 2024 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rr lantern bulb size. |
I'm pretty sure what you need are 6 volt bulbs. It doesn't sound like you've found a real hardware store yet. There are at least 3 of those stores that I have access to in the 10940 zip code and if the bulbs aren't in stock they'll order them. Keep looking. |
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| Author: | toot [ Fri Oct 11, 2024 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rr lantern bulb size. |
ACE HARDWARE, FARMER SUPPLY, WALLY WORLD, MICHEALS, are just some that I have tried, and nada. if you have no trouble in getting them, get me 2 of what I need and I will gladly pay you for them, before you ship them. let me know? |
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| Author: | Ed Horan [ Fri Oct 11, 2024 5:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rr lantern bulb size. |
Ace Hardware should be able to get them for you. Each lantern has storage for 2 extra spare bulbs, so you need 4 bulbs per lantern. You can order them at the ebay auction site also. type in " 6 volt lantern screw type bulbs" and a list of sellers will pop up. |
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| Author: | toot [ Sat Oct 12, 2024 6:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rr lantern bulb size. |
Ed, I punched in what you said and a myriad of them came up.what I came up with was, replacement lamp 11m/m size for ELNCO SNAP CIRCUTS 6.5 cl 2b bulb, 6v,6.2v, 6.3v,5a. $7.00 each. is this the one that I want? I want to check with you before I purchase it, because there are a very large amount of different ones. |
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| Author: | Ed Horan [ Sat Oct 12, 2024 8:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rr lantern bulb size. |
The last bulbs I purchased were stamped on the base, just below the glass. The stamping is small. GE 502 is what's stamped on mine. |
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| Author: | toot [ Sat Oct 12, 2024 8:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rr lantern bulb size. |
I cant find any markings on the base of the bulbs in the pictures of them, so I am going with the $7.00 ones, in 6volt. thanks so much for taking the time to assist me, toot. |
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| Author: | jayrod [ Tue Oct 15, 2024 7:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rr lantern bulb size. |
Not a lantern expert but what you may be looking for is a 6.3v bulb with an E10 base. I don't know the bulb number but it's a common bulb. The 502 bulbs will fit but are generally 5.1v and may not last as long if the lantern battery is 6v. Yes, direct LED replacements are available but they don't have the same look as the incandescents. They do draw less current so your battery will last longer. |
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| Author: | toot [ Tue Oct 15, 2024 7:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rr lantern bulb size. |
Eric, 6.3volt is what I will search for, if I can't find them I will go for the 5.1 volt this is great info. thank you my friend for taking the time to offer your help. I will let you know what I wind up with and works. toot. |
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| Author: | Al Stangenberger [ Tue Oct 15, 2024 1:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rr lantern bulb size. |
I'm not a bulb expert, but looking at McMaster-Carr's catalog (www.mcmaster.com) it looks like trade size 605 would be close. Catalog number 1505k583. It's a screw-in subminiature base globe bulb, rated 6.2 V AC/DC sold by package of 10. |
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| Author: | toot [ Wed Oct 16, 2024 2:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rr lantern bulb size. |
Al, thanks for the help. I will send for a pack of them in the morning, just went on it is 2 AM, can,t sleep. they are sold in a pack of 5, for 9.96. TOOT. |
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| Author: | superheater [ Fri Nov 15, 2024 11:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rr lantern bulb size. |
toot wrote: I have a STAR & an ALADIN rr lantern. and I need to get screw in bulbs for them. they both take two bulbs. what size do I get for them & where do I purchase then, any and all help will be appreciated. Try these: I have my grandfathers old "Justrite" car knockers lantern. He passed away decades ago and it said in my grandmother's basement until I brought it up. It had these 425 bulbs and you can still get them. https://www.bulbtown.com/buy/product/42 ... 2?text=425 |
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| Author: | toot [ Sun Nov 17, 2024 9:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rr lantern bulb size. |
superheater, thanks' for the help I needed. I have sent for 10 of them. they should help get then working again. I ordered extra ones because each cover has a device that holds 2 extra bulbs. toot. |
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