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1 General / Off-Topic / Re: 4 stroke engine troubles. on: Today at 11:03:30 AM

Started by HomeBrewLamps - Last post by suzukir122

@Homebrewlamps, after following Medved's advice, please give us an update on how things go.
I had a feeling that at some point you would install an engine on your bicycle. Sounds like a potentially
interesting idea.
Also, is it truly 4 stroke? Or is it 2 stroke? Big differences between the two. lol
If you've done everything right, from there it could be errors from the manufacturing company in China.

2 General / Off-Topic / Re: Don't let this seller get ahold of ANY vintage "decora-but-not" plates! on: Today at 10:57:27 AM

Started by Fluorescent05 - Last post by GE101R

Quote from: Fluorescent05 on November 11, 2019, 05:48:42 AM

His redrilled holes look like crap too. Even if a proper milling machine was used, he can't fix the design of the original manufacturer. There is one plate that looks like crap simply because the bezels around the plate screw area don't exist on the part he machined.

Do any of you remember the "snap together" plates that you could build the design you want with snap together pieces?

3 General / General Discussion / Re: What did you do today lighting wise? on: Today at 10:40:07 AM

Started by RyanF40T12 - Last post by Mandolin Girl

We connected up a porcelain BC holder so that we could have our Lamp of the Day

4 General / General Discussion / Re: Lamp of the Day on: Today at 10:28:54 AM

Started by Mandolin Girl - Last post by Mandolin Girl

Today's choice is one of the four 160W SBMV lamps that were delivered yesterday.

We had to put together a lash-up with the correct socket, but here it is fully warmed up. Cool

5 Advertisements / Wanted / 1960's GE, Tabet, Fisher Pierce, American Electric Twist Lock Photo Controls on: Today at 09:33:14 AM

Started by GE101R - Last post by GE101R

The larger units.

6 Advertisements / For Sale or Trade / Re: Dumb ebay seller on: Today at 09:24:06 AM

Started by Metal Halide Boy - Last post by GE101R

Quote from: Metal Halide Boy on Today at 07:39:02 AM

This person says they are selling this light at "an affordable price". Whats worse, they say it is brand new. And, they don`t say that it`s missing it`s power door!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hubbell-Roadway-Rmg33-Street-Light/323885850852?hash=item4b6919e0e4:g:0DQAAOSwNj5dVrAn

Yep, another one of those darn charitable groups that help the poor.

7 Lamps / Vintage & Antique / Re: NA-9? spotted on: Today at 09:21:30 AM

Started by Bottled lightning - Last post by Mandolin Girl

Quote from: tolivac on November 09, 2019, 12:32:53 AM

Replied to the auther of that video that I have worked with MANY mercury vapor rectifiers in older broadcast transmitters.I have some spent ones kicking around in my tube collection.

Isn't there a risk they'll get broken... Huh?

8 Lamps / Modern / Re: And so it ends on: Today at 09:18:49 AM

Started by Max - Last post by sox35

Quote from: mdcastle on November 11, 2019, 07:45:18 PM

How long until other lamps cease production?

There can't be that many 35 watt HPS fixtures around, and only somewhat more 50 watters. Mercury vapor there's still an awful lot of 175 and 250 watt yardblasters and NEMA heads but how many larger and smaller wattages?

I may be wrong, but now that the Hamilton factory has closed, I don't think that there are any lamp manufacturers in the UK any more Cry

There are still a few HPS street lamps and car park lights around here, but not all that many now, I don't think it will be long before LED claims its last victim Cry

9 Advertisements / For Sale or Trade / Dumb ebay seller on: Today at 07:39:02 AM

Started by Metal Halide Boy - Last post by Metal Halide Boy

This person says they are selling this light at "an affordable price". Whats worse, they say it is brand new. And, they don`t say that it`s missing it`s power door!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hubbell-Roadway-Rmg33-Street-Light/323885850852?hash=item4b6919e0e4:g:0DQAAOSwNj5dVrAn

10 Lanterns/Fixtures / Modern / Re: Weird LED street light on: Today at 06:33:52 AM

Started by CreeRSW207 - Last post by HomeBrewLamps

Grow light street lights. Lol.