What size is your lamp.? « on: November 04, 2019, 02:51:23 PM » Author: Mandolin Girl
Just a thought, spurred on by some uploaded pictures by SilverRay It would be useful when uploading pictures of lamps, particularly unusual or rare ones to include something that would give people an idea of the size.
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	Re: What size is your lamp.? « Reply #1 on: November 04, 2019, 03:06:06 PM » Author: rjluna2
One can use ruler or Size AA battery as for the scale of these bulbs.  They are wonderful to show how big these unusual bulbs are
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	Re: What size is your lamp.? « Reply #2 on: November 18, 2019, 03:34:46 PM » Author: HomeBrewLamps
Yep. Rulers, average 60 watt light bulbs, AA batteries, your arm or hands are all good comparison objects.
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	Re: What size is your lamp.? « Reply #3 on: January 07, 2020, 10:01:01 AM » Author: Mandolin Girl
I've got a carpenter's Framing Square in my eBay watch list that we'll be able use to as a guide for the size of lamps.
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	Re: What size is your lamp.? « Reply #5 on: January 07, 2020, 11:51:30 AM » Author: Mandolin Girl
Quote from: Danny on January 07, 2020, 11:22:35 AM Tape measure as well Yes, we do have one that we can use, but a framing square will let you show width and depth of a lamp at the same time.  And for just under £3 you can't go wrong.
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	Re: What size is your lamp.? « Reply #6 on: October 29, 2023, 06:18:25 AM » Author: LightsAreBright27
I generally use a fluorescent starter.
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	Re: What size is your lamp.? « Reply #7 on: November 18, 2023, 05:08:17 PM » Author: Lcubed3
@Mandolin Girl Why don't you just go to the hardware store?
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	Re: What size is your lamp.? « Reply #8 on: November 18, 2023, 06:26:28 PM » Author: Mandolin Girl
Because I wanted one with proper measurements...  Feet and inches.
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	Re: What size is your lamp.? « Reply #10 on: November 20, 2023, 02:25:10 PM » Author: HIDLad001
For really big ones like large MH lamps and large fixtures you could use a standard 20w, 32w, or 40w fluorescent tube that probably everyone here has seen at some point or another.
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