Light Bulbs

[Cobra5]

Where is the cheapest source for bulbs? Not headlights.

[Rainman]

Hey Cobra5,
I did searches on ebay for the stock number or try "24v", and turned up a few leads in a short time. Had my choice of brass or stainless bases too, I went Stainless. Boxes of 10 were around a couple years ago, Not sure now cause my stock room is full. If you only need a few I'm sure I can help you out.

Rainman

PS: I was paying around $7 for a box of ten, plus shipping, buck a bulb.

[GIJEEPS]

Hey Cobra5,

I just got my light blubs from http://www.1000bulbs.com, They come 10 bulbs per box, Here is the info from my order, hope this helps,

Later GIJEEPS


Product(s) Qty. Price
(10) 623 Miniature Indicator Lamp - 28 Volts - G 6 SC Bayonet Base - EIKO 623


Product#: IND-0623
2 $ 11.84

($ 0.00 saved)
(10) 1683 Miniature Indicator Lamp - 28 Volts - S 8 SC Bayonet Base - EIKO 1683


Product#: IND-1683
1 $ 3.47

($ 0.00 saved)
(10) 1251 Miniature Indicator Lamp - 28 Volts - G 6 SC Bayonet Base - EIKO 1251


Product#: IND-1251
1 $ 3.27

($ 0.00 saved)
(10) 1829 Miniature Indicator Lamp - 28 Volt - T3-1/4 Mini Bay Base - EIKO 1829


Product#: IND-1829
1 $ 2.04

($ 0.00 saved)
Sub-Total: $ 20.62
Extra Savings:
$ -0.00
Tax: $ 0.00
S & H: $ 9.93
Total: $ 30.55

[GIJEEPS]

Guys,

The price you see is per box of ten not per bulb. Just to make it clear.

Later GIJEEPS

[Rainman]

Hey Bill,
Thanks for the steer. Sounds cheaper than what I was paying, at least a little. And they have the small ones too Don't you just hate that $10 S/H fee? It added $2 a box to your low low price, but unless your a local, you gotta pay it I guess.

Rainman

[GIJEEPS]

Well you know how it go's, pay the man now or pay the man later, either way you have to pay the MAN

Later GIJEEPS

[raymond]

I keep a few spares of each, but haven't had to use hardly any in the 12 years I've owned my M151a1. In that time i've put about 11,000 miles on it. What I have noticed is that the stainless steel base ones seem to last longer. If you use the brass one, smearing the base with electrical grease is a must if you intend to remove it without busting the glass out of the bulb and then using a pair of needle nose pliers to get the rest of the base out. Just my experience. Actual use may vary.

[mightybaldone]

Believe it or not Graninger has the bulbs. Don't buy each but the price is right if you buy the 10 pack.

[Cobra5]

If you only need a few I'm sure I can help you out.

Rainman, Thanks for the offer but I'm replacing all the bulbs in the A-2 so I'll just order some.

GIJEEPS, Thanks for the website. What a great price even with the shipping charges. I ordered a few boxes.

[Rainman]

Sure thing Cobra5,
Heck at that price, I still have some room on the shelves in the parts room. While I'm ordering spare mini bulbs, might as well order a few more boxes of the others. I do prefer stainless bases when ever possible, as the ones I've had to break the glass and go after it with a pair of needle nose pliers WAS FLIPPIN BRASS!!! Now I swab vasoline aka vienner schlicker on my ss bases too. May not be as good as bulb grease, but it don't keep em from working.

Rainman