OT: How many forumites does it take to change a lightbulb?

Originally posted by Nasty
:) Finally! I can get properly screwed! :D
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You should'a been born in Oklahoma. Men have been getting thoroughly and Properly screwed here since the beginning of time.:rolleyes: :p :D ;)
 
Originally posted by Thomas Linton
Yvsa, did you notice that the edges (of the threads) are fully convex and anything but narrow?
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YES!!!! And NO so called habaki bolsters either!!!!:D
 
Originally posted by CARman
Bayoneted or screwed, it's all the same in end............
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I guess if it comes down to it if your bayonetted your screwed whichever way you look at it, though i'm not sure it works the other way round ;)
 
How do you compare those bulbs with the xenon bulbs of the competence? I am new at this and I am thinking of dropping the oil lamp for a bulb. Any recomendations for a beginer?

Teo
 
Well, there is a simple test you can do which is to put a Xenon bulb through a hole in the centre of a cable spool and put your weight on the projecting end. If it breaks and showers you with toxic powder you will see that these bulbs are by far superior.

I think I have finally found an area of expertise...
 
Originally posted by StmmZaum

Ediswan_socket.jpg

Carbon filament lamp, English in origin with an early key type brass Ediswan type socket, bulb circa 1890.
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This looks like one of those cheap bayonet head tourist type indian knock offs. You can get these from Atlanta Lighting for about 20 bux. Not much for really hard lighting but you can probably use it to read by.

Thanks for letting me use the pix Mr. Powell. It's hard to find quality bulbs anymore.
 
Bruise, sorry but you clearly lack knowledge of the subject. Firstly you will note that this is easily identifiable as the well known 'cookerie' type bulb, the raised nipple on the end said to be symbolic of, well, you will also notice the curious dapping of the pigment resulting from storage and the authentic makers marks on the key. Your mistake is understandable because it was on this bulb type (with its obsolete fitting) that many of the 'replicas' were patterned for sale to foreigners (often tourists from areas where they don't have lightbulbs, like oop north ;) ) who are unable to identify a genuine 40W dieu sieu cryoplasty design with the triple toggel bayonet fitting from the so called LoWattz.
 
Bruise...you copy it and you'd better send a check!!!

SZ, how dare you insult another member with his obvious and glaring lack of knowledge. This is a forum of experts and you interloping Brits have the nerve to come in expounding about bayonet fittings and nipples. This kind of talk smacks of LoWattz.

By the by, I think Atlanta Lightning is selling these obvious rip-offs for 20 for US$20.
 
This thread would grow legs and run. Thanks to all who replied and made it a fun read.

See, none of y'all are dimbulbs, I don't care what they say.

Brian
 
Originally posted by John Powell
Bruise...you copy it and you'd better send a check!!!

SZ, how dare you insult another member with his obvious and glaring lack of knowledge. This is a forum of experts and you interloping Brits have the nerve to come in expounding about bayonet fittings and nipples. This kind of talk smacks of LoWattz.

By the by, I think Atlanta Lightning is selling these obvious rip-offs for 20 for US$20.
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Shall I change my username to 'GEFan' ;)
 
I feel a flame war of Alternating vs. Direct Current coming on..

Oh, and WHAT ARE YOU WIMPS DOING WITH LITTLE 60-WATT BULBS?!:barf: :barf: :barf: EVERYONE KNOWS THAT A REAL MAN USES AT LEAST 100 WATTS, USUALLY EVEN 150 WATTS. AND NONE OF THAT FROSTED STUFF, EITHER.:) :) :)
 
What do you do if the socket is too tight? Anyone out there make custom sockets? (I'd love the "quick out" type.) (And no, I don't want to use "search" to find the answer.)

And does that metal thing at the end really have a use or is it just decorative? And do you prefer blass or steel?
 
I am having a hard time sharpening my lightbulbs; what's the best way get them shaving sharp?

n2s
 
not2sharp...See the rethreading section in the FAQ...and be careful!
 
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