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Another O22 switch question concerning bulbs

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Another O22 switch question concerning bulbs
Posted by yallaen on Saturday, February 3, 2007 10:00 AM

Seems people are working on their switches..

Well, here is my switch question. I've gotten my track laid out, and am finalizing the wiring, etc. I have O22 switches. As you know, I had problems with one, and was able to fix it. Now it's time to get bulbs for the switches. Some I believe are #1447 bayonet type bulbs. But I have 2 that have screw sockets in them. Are these #1449?

Also, what is a good source for the LED upgrades?

I'll post pics of my progress here in a while..dealing with another kidney stone and don't want to work too much..hurts :(

 

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Posted by lionelsoni on Saturday, February 3, 2007 10:19 AM
The 1445 and 1447 are the 18-volt, 150-milliampere G-3 1/2 "twins".  But the 1445 is the bayonet and the 1447 is the screw base.  They are also rated at 135 milliamperes at 14.4 volts.  The 1449 is also a G-3 1/2 screw-base, but rated at 200 milliamperes at 14 volts.

Bob Nelson

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Posted by yallaen on Saturday, February 3, 2007 10:56 AM

Thanks Bob..

Anyone know of stores that carry these bulbs? My local hobby store doesnt have them, and I don't want to run into St. Louis today to get them. I can order them online..but I'd like to tackle the project today if possible.

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Posted by Kooljock1 on Saturday, February 3, 2007 10:59 AM

My local hardware store carries these.

 

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