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Information about old lamps « on: May 24, 2019, 05:33:00 AM » Author: halofosfaatti
Is there anywhere information about old lamps, how they are made with the complete production process completely explained with all materials documented precisely? I recently searched Wikipedia and noticed that even traditional incandescent bulb is very hard to make, and needs tens of complex processes, for example, tungsten wire doping (potassium) and drawing the wire. This type of information will be very useful, if someone wants to recreate old lamps in future. I have noticed that there are many old technologies with most of the information about them is lost. We need to prevent losing old tech anymore, information is the only way to preserve them for future, physical things age, and eventually become unusable.
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Re: Information about old lamps « Reply #1 on: May 24, 2019, 11:28:12 PM » Author: wide-lite 1000
I would say that LG member James would be your bet !
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Re: Information about old lamps « Reply #2 on: May 25, 2019, 09:30:31 AM » Author: Max
+1 -He has the best website on historic lamps around and the most extensive knowledge about lamp manufacturing.
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Re: Information about old lamps « Reply #3 on: May 25, 2019, 10:38:03 AM » Author: dor123
I think you can see some of your wanted information in James Hooker's website: http://www.lamptech.co.uk
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Re: Information about old lamps « Reply #4 on: May 25, 2019, 11:39:34 AM » Author: halofosfaatti
Thanks for answers! Lamptech seems to be very good site. I think we have to collect actual lamps and fixtures, but also detailed information about them.
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