Decorative Filament lamps?

[Mazz]

Hi, I'm looking for a clear lamp that has a decorative type filament,
similar to maybe an old carbon filament lamp. Something preferably of low
power 10-40W max. I have seen some squirrel cage lamps
http://www.lightbulbs-direct.com/variant_detail.asp?var=3568 but am after
something simpler like a coil shaped filament?
Voltage is for here in the UK (230vac)

I don';t want any antiques, I'm after a new lamp that I can buy and keep
buying.


Many thanks,

Mazz

 

[Mazz]

Thanks for that. Only thing is I need a UK version, 230vac and preferably
with bayonet fitting.

Rs

Mazz

 

[Joe]

Theres Aamsco, Ill just snort at the invented by Edison bit:

http://www.aamsco.com/Antique.htm

Adam

Thanks for posting this. My bookmarks file got corrupted, and I lost a
lot of the listings. BTW, does anyone know of any sites that sell the
decoritive glow filament lamps (like roses, etc)?

Joe

 

[Andrew Gabriel]

Hi, I'm looking for a clear lamp that has a decorative type filament,
similar to maybe an old carbon filament lamp. Something preferably of low
power 10-40W max. I have seen some squirrel cage lamps
http://www.lightbulbs-direct.com/variant_detail.asp?var=3568 but am after
something simpler like a coil shaped filament?
Voltage is for here in the UK (230vac)

I don';t want any antiques, I'm after a new lamp that I can buy and keep
buying.

I've seen decorative carbon filament lamps in B&Q, but
possibly before they dropped a lot of their electrical
stock to become a soft furnishings outlet. They really
are horribly inefficient ('G' rating). ISTR they were 60W

By the way, check the glass bulb carefully for any cracks.
Carbon filament lamps explode at switch-on if air has got
inside. (Been there, done that.)

You might also be able to get them from laboratory suppliers.
They were the traditional light source used to demonstrate
pin-hole cameras in schools. These were 200W.

 

[Mazz]

Have a look at http://www.habitat.net/uk/main_uk.htm they do flower type
lamps. Over Xmas they did some festive ones too. I've just bought a Xmas
tree lamp and a snowflake lamp for £1 each (bargain sale)

Mazz

 

[Joe]

Have a look at http://www.habitat.net/uk/main_uk.htm they do flower type
lamps. Over Xmas they did some festive ones too. I've just bought a Xmas
tree lamp and a snowflake lamp for £1 each (bargain sale)

Mazz

Thanks, but I would prefer a supplier on the western shore of the Big
Pond. I had a link to one supplier, but lost it in the aforementioned
incident.

BTW, it looks as though the squirrel cage lamp you mentioned is actually
made(supplied?) by Aamsco. They mention somewhere on their site that
"Export Lamps Available In All Voltages And Bases.", but only list a
bayonet for the squirrel cage one. Maybe they would clarify the matter
for you.

Joe

 

[Simon Waldman]

Theres Aamsco, Ill just snort at the invented by Edison bit:

http://www.aamsco.com/Antique.htm

*shrug*
He did invent them. He just didn't invent them *first*. The chances are
that he showed his filament lamp before he'd heard about Swann's one.

As for saying that those are as invented by Edison though... I don't see
any carbon filaments... (or was it paper? Swann's was, not sure about
Edison's)

 

[TKM]

*shrug*
He did invent them. He just didn't invent them *first*. The chances are
that he showed his filament lamp before he'd heard about Swann's one.

As for saying that those are as invented by Edison though... I don't see
any carbon filaments... (or was it paper? Swann's was, not sure about
Edison's)

Edison tried hundreds of filament materials and learned a lot because, as he
said, he found out what didn't work. Carbonized bamboo, as I recall, was
the material used in the lamps produced for Edison's first public
demonstration in Menlo Park, New Jersey, December, 1879. The idea of an
incandescent lamp was decades old by then, however, with many claiming the
first inventor title. I suppose we'll never figure out now who was really
first -- maybe just some tired lab assistant who dropped a piece of wire
accross the terminals of a battery and was amazed by the flash of light as
the wire melted and vaporized.

Terry McGowan

Terry McGowan

 

[Clive Mitchell]

Edison tried hundreds of filament materials and learned a lot because,
as he said, he found out what didn't work. Carbonized bamboo, as I
recall, was the material used in the lamps produced for Edison's first
public demonstration in Menlo Park, New Jersey, December, 1879. The
idea of an incandescent lamp was decades old by then, however, with
many claiming the first inventor title. I suppose we'll never figure
out now who was really first -- maybe just some tired lab assistant who
dropped a piece of wire accross the terminals of a battery and was
amazed by the flash of light as the wire melted and vaporized.

I believe one of the development team even sacrificed a beard hair to
see how it performed as a filament. Fortunately it probably didn't
perform well or we'd have to have beard farms to make filament lamps.

 

[Jeff Waymouth]

I believe one of the development team even sacrificed a beard hair to
see how it performed as a filament. Fortunately it probably didn't
perform well or we'd have to have beard farms to make filament lamps.

As Victor Roberts, Daniel Stern and Jeff Waymouth (for sure, probably a
host of others) run and hide. For those of you who don't know is, we
are all (at last viewing) bearded.

Jeff Waymouth ;>)} =====> a winking, bearded grin!

 

[Paul M. Eldridge]

As Victor Roberts, Daniel Stern and Jeff Waymouth (for sure, probably a
host of others) run and hide. For those of you who don't know is, we
are all (at last viewing) bearded.

Jeff Waymouth ;>)} =====> a winking, bearded grin!

I would have happily volunteered the grey and white ones a few years
back, but due to the continued effects of aging, I would have to
respectfully withdraw any such offer. :-0=

Cheers,
Paul

 

[Clive Mitchell]

As Victor Roberts, Daniel Stern and Jeff Waymouth (for sure, probably
a host of others) run and hide. For those of you who don't know is, we
are all (at last viewing) bearded.

And me. Mines probably long enough to make 500W linear floods at the
moment. (And on it's way to it's former ZZ-topesque glory again.)

;-)>>>>>> My beards bigger than yours. (Maybe)


So why do the hard core tech-heads all have beards?

 

[Clive Mitchell]

Slightly concerned at visible white appearing in beard.

Probably those rogue flat hairs that suddenly appear and spiral out
sideways like mine did. Strange effect, but you've got to admit the mix
of grey and colour looks quite stylish. It makes us look all mature and
wise even if that isn't necessarily so.

I get the feeling that the Edison Swan issue reflects the same old UK
versus USA inventor scenario... For the UK inventor it's all about
discovery and creation. For the USA inventor it's all about money.
Nobody ever seems to mention that Edison was really just a businessman
who exploited genuine inventors and took their credit.

 

[Victor Roberts]

Probably those rogue flat hairs that suddenly appear and spiral out
sideways like mine did. Strange effect, but you've got to admit the mix
of grey and colour looks quite stylish. It makes us look all mature and
wise even if that isn't necessarily so.

I get the feeling that the Edison Swan issue reflects the same old UK
versus USA inventor scenario... For the UK inventor it's all about
discovery and creation. For the USA inventor it's all about money.
Nobody ever seems to mention that Edison was really just a businessman
who exploited genuine inventors and took their credit.

While I don't disagree that money is one issue you seem to
forget another key feature of our USA-psyche: It always has
to be about us

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[Clive Mitchell]

While I don't disagree that money is one issue you seem to forget
another key feature of our USA-psyche: It always has to be about us

I didn't want to mention that one since it's so blindingly obvious.

 

[Paul Hovnanian P.E.]

And me. Mines probably long enough to make 500W linear floods at the
moment. (And on it's way to it's former ZZ-topesque glory again.)

;-)>>>>>> My beards bigger than yours. (Maybe)

So why do the hard core tech-heads all have beards?

I don't know. Due to my occasional proximity to machine tools, I'd need
a clip-on.

 

[Clive Mitchell]

I don't know. Due to my occasional proximity to machine tools, I'd need
a clip-on.

That's why they invented the neatly trimmed goatee. Or if you've got
the full biker special then do what they do and tuck it inside the neck
of clothing.