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CSpaced · 06-12-2007, 01:35 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by innovator
	I am new to lighting. What bulb would you reccoment to start. I have been using candles for years, and want to start stepping into something bigger. I have all the standard stuff: 20 amps 120 volts heavy duty switches good wire Something 75 to 100 watt arena. What are your thoughts?

Stay away from bulbTaba

Dangerous Dan · 06-12-2007, 01:39 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by innovator
	I am new to lighting. What bulb would you reccoment to start. I have been using candles for years, and want to start stepping into something bigger. I have all the standard stuff: 20 amps 120 volts heavy duty switches good wire Something 75 to 100 watt arena. What are your thoughts?

I would recomend a good ARL bulb to start, It gets you iluminating a little quicker. Even though it may not be as bright as some of the kitted bulbs it is great to start especially in the lower classes.

2many280s · 06-12-2007, 01:49 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by knighttwister
	what i want to know is what happens when the base of the bulb stays in the socket? is that particular bulb forever changed? or can it be repaired?

It could be the last time you ever have to change that one if you leave the switch on and try to screw the base out with a pair of pliers.

Or it could just make you brighter than someone who stayed at a Holiday Inn last night.

hpapilot · 06-12-2007, 02:11 PM

I just finished up my latest giant scale project. Should be great for IMLC contests!

CSpaced · 06-12-2007, 02:16 PM

Nice! My giant scale has a theme to it...

50%plane · 06-12-2007, 03:27 PM

light bulbs cause global warming!

Moderator, this thread is very political in nature.....

lol just kidding,
Freakin awesome thread!
50%

50%plane · 06-12-2007, 03:41 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by porcupineace
	just think of all those bulbs thatll be hurt by your response....evil doer!

Terrorist intend for people to die. These bulbs are going to cause other people to die. THEY MUST BE STOPPED!!!

50%plane · 06-12-2007, 03:42 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by porcupineace
	are you saying small bulbs have no place in this forum? how one sided! i'm calling my congressman!

YOur congressman doesn't care. He owns stock in the bulb factory.

Dangerous Dan · 06-12-2007, 03:46 PM

I ordered my bulb 3 weeks ago and havent gotten it yet. I guess Bultaba's are on backorder, may have to order a JB to tide me over, The fit in the socket is sloppy but thay are a little brighter.

50%plane · 06-12-2007, 04:16 PM

no! Bultaba's only work half of the time.... I use Bulbie's exclusively.

CSpaced · 06-12-2007, 04:31 PM

Dude....you're outta control

SofaKing · 06-12-2007, 11:53 PM

Will my old incandescent bulbs fit the L.E.D. sockets?
If not, is there an adapter?
Will I need regulators?
Should I be running redundant power systems to keeps my bulbs lit?

**wizard** · 06-13-2007, 02:44 AM

I know that this is a little off topic, the thread is about light bulbs. But have you tried the light wire? This stuff is wild. You will need the proper driver and you might need a DC power supply if you are going to use it at home.

Sorry to interrupt the discussion. Go back to the conversation on Bulbs.

Dangerous Dan · 06-13-2007, 08:17 AM

Ken,
Looks like you are trying to Light up your post count.

eagle1 · 06-13-2007, 12:35 PM

ok what if you found the bulb, bought the bulb,installed the bulb,did a power check on the socket for the bulb voltage is good color is good switch works fine under a 2 amp load,you turn on the switch and the house glitches,is this caused by too much current going to the house or the bulb.does the bulb need to be a certian distance from the switch,should I use a standard extention cable or go industrial size, lets not even talk about mercury vapor bulbs and there high energy useage, or better yet how about metal halons,the old timers say to use what fits the situation at the time and what you are used to using, I myself like the bulbtaba 2675's for their superior lighting and very little voltage draw

06-12-2007, 02:11 PM	#34
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06-12-2007, 02:16 PM	#35
CSpaced Smoke on! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oak Ridge, NC Posts: 4,582 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Genesis of the marathon thread. Nice! My giant scale has a theme to it... Attached Thumbnails 3.3 KB · Views: 13 __________________ Chris Mulcahy - IMAA District IV Assistant Director *www.Crackroll.com*

06-12-2007, 03:27 PM	#36
50%plane on a vacation Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Mexico Age: 26 Posts: 20,459 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	Re: Genesis of the marathon thread. light bulbs cause global warming! Moderator, this thread is very political in nature..... lol just kidding, Freakin awesome thread! 50%

06-12-2007, 03:46 PM	#39
Dangerous Dan Bad-ass Super Contributor! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gainesville, TX Age: 39 Posts: 3,557 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Genesis of the marathon thread. I ordered my bulb 3 weeks ago and havent gotten it yet. I guess Bultaba's are on backorder, may have to order a JB to tide me over, The fit in the socket is sloppy but thay are a little brighter. __________________ Cactus Aviation http://www.cactusaviation.com/ Fromeco http://www.fromeco.org/ Free Advice: Do Not Fly In Cow Pastures! Don't Clean your Engine With oven Cleaner! Check batteries after smoke is released from throttle servo! Don't put reeds in Backwards!

06-12-2007, 04:16 PM	#40
50%plane on a vacation Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Mexico Age: 26 Posts: 20,459 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	Re: Genesis of the marathon thread. no! Bultaba's only work half of the time.... I use Bulbie's exclusively.

06-12-2007, 04:31 PM	#41
CSpaced Smoke on! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oak Ridge, NC Posts: 4,582 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Genesis of the marathon thread. Dude....you're outta control __________________ Chris Mulcahy - IMAA District IV Assistant Director *www.Crackroll.com*

06-12-2007, 11:53 PM	#42
SofaKing Does it always do that? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Valrico, FL Age: 48 Posts: 1,298	Re: Genesis of the marathon thread. Will my old incandescent bulbs fit the L.E.D. sockets? If not, is there an adapter? Will I need regulators? Should I be running redundant power systems to keeps my bulbs lit? __________________ Florida Freestyle Aerobatics Association

06-13-2007, 02:44 AM	#43
wizard It will fly!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Washington, Indiana Age: 49 Posts: 9,069 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Genesis of the marathon thread. I know that this is a little off topic, the thread is about light bulbs. But have you tried the light wire? This stuff is wild. You will need the proper driver and you might need a DC power supply if you are going to use it at home. Sorry to interrupt the discussion. Go back to the conversation on Bulbs. __________________ Prevent Darwinism become a paramedic!!! Never try to teach a pig to sing! It wastes your time and it annoys the pig!!! Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience. Powered by Jim Beam

06-13-2007, 08:17 AM	#44
Dangerous Dan Bad-ass Super Contributor! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gainesville, TX Age: 39 Posts: 3,557 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Genesis of the marathon thread. Ken, Looks like you are trying to Light up your post count. __________________ Cactus Aviation http://www.cactusaviation.com/ Fromeco http://www.fromeco.org/ Free Advice: Do Not Fly In Cow Pastures! Don't Clean your Engine With oven Cleaner! Check batteries after smoke is released from throttle servo! Don't put reeds in Backwards!

06-13-2007, 12:35 PM	#45
eagle1 Bad-ass Super Contributor! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Andrews Tx. USA Age: 41 Posts: 1,229	Re: Genesis of the marathon thread. ok what if you found the bulb, bought the bulb,installed the bulb,did a power check on the socket for the bulb voltage is good color is good switch works fine under a 2 amp load,you turn on the switch and the house glitches,is this caused by too much current going to the house or the bulb.does the bulb need to be a certian distance from the switch,should I use a standard extention cable or go industrial size, lets not even talk about mercury vapor bulbs and there high energy useage, or better yet how about metal halons,the old timers say to use what fits the situation at the time and what you are used to using, I myself like the bulbtaba 2675's for their superior lighting and very little voltage draw

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