To Bob or anyone:.... Have to replace the red and green bulbs in a couple of Lionel 153 Block Signals.....They are bayonet type marked GE 363....Am willing to paint clear bulbs (not a problem)...Question: These are 14v. What would be the lowest voltage bulb that would work?...As always, many thanks.
That depends entirely on what voltage you intend to operate the signal on. I would stick with 14 volts. You could simply replace them with more 363s; but I would use 53s, which draw less current (120 vs. 200 milliamperes) and last longer (1000 vs. 250 hours). They put out about half the light of the 363; but I think that doesn't matter very much for a signal.
Bob Nelson
Bob: Thanks, you always come through. Appreciate it.
It appears http://www.discountleds.com/trainbulbs.htm has the #53 in both red and green dyed or painted.
..........Wayne..........
http://www.autolumination.com/trainbulbs.htmTry this link it will get you any bulb you want for trains at great prices
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