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bp@www.zefox.net schrieb:
> Reinhard Zwirner <reinhard.zwirner@t-online.de> wrote:
>> ehsjr schrieb:
>>> On 11/23/2025 6:51 PM, Reinhard Zwirner wrote:
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> Within part lists of electronic circuits pilot lamps are often
>>>> specified by numbers (like "#46"). Is there a table where the
>>>> electrical data corresponding to these numbers can be found?
>>>>
>>>> Many thanks in advance for hints.
>>>>
>>>> Best regards
>>>>
>>>> Reinhard
>>>
>>> Here's what came up as a result of a Google search
>>> on 46 lamp specs:
>>> #46 Miniature Incandescent Lamp
>>> Voltage: \(6.3V\)
>>> Wattage: \(1.57W\)
>>> Current: \(0.25A\)
>>> Base: E10 Miniature Screw Base
>>> Shape: T-3 1/4 (or T1.75)
>>> Lumens: Approximately 46
>>> Average Life: 3,000 hours
>>> Common Uses: Indicator lights in arcade games, pinball machines, and
>>> other electronic equipment
>>>
>>> Ed
>>
>> Hi Ed,
>>
>> Many thanks. But "#46" was just an example. Indeed,  I'm searching
>> for a table for not having to start always another individual search
>> when finding such a number.
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>> Reinhard
> 
> It sounds like you're looking for a vintage GE lamp catalog. I remember
> looking through one back in the late '80's or early '90's, but haven't
> seen one since. Most likely Phillips, Sylvania and other lamp producers
> published similar documents. 
> 
> Where any have been preserved is unclear, at least to me.
> 
> The Thomas Register and Sweet's Industrial Catalog File were firms
> that prepared hardcopy library volumes of commercial sales literature.
> They aren't specifically lamp-related, however.

So the "type numbers" in commercial manufacturer's lamp catalogs have
become references for specifying pilot lamps? Strange! I'm used to
find such lamps being specified by voltage and current ...

Regards

Reinhard

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Pilot lamp specifications Reinhard Zwirner <reinhard.zwirner@t-online.de> - 2025-11-24 00:51 +0100
  Re: Pilot lamp specifications ehsjr <ehsjr@verizon.net> - 2025-11-23 22:19 -0500
    Re: Pilot lamp specifications Reinhard Zwirner <reinhard.zwirner@t-online.de> - 2025-11-24 13:34 +0100
      Re: Pilot lamp specifications bp@www.zefox.net - 2025-11-24 14:41 +0000
        Re: Pilot lamp specifications Reinhard Zwirner <reinhard.zwirner@t-online.de> - 2025-11-25 16:17 +0100
          Re: Pilot lamp specifications bp@www.zefox.net - 2025-11-25 16:52 +0000
      Re: Pilot lamp specifications ehsjr <ehsjr@verizon.net> - 2025-11-24 17:17 -0500
        Re: Pilot lamp specifications Reinhard Zwirner <reinhard.zwirner@t-online.de> - 2025-11-25 16:21 +0100

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