Forum postings - one for ;-}

[m2c1Iw]

Thanks for the quick response Cliff.

Will a 15 watt globe be OK in my whatsit. It's a 1957 model K with a red knob.

Do they have many hours on them I don't want to pull the dohickey out of the thingomejig if it stops working again.

Thanks again

BTW how much for postage from FNQ will you take a cheque and can I return it if it is the wong one.

[Honorary Bloke]

If I have learned anything over the years it is to avoid cheap tools. If you only want to change one or two bulbs, the Ozito bulb changer might work for you, but if you are serious about bulb changing, you will invest in a changer that will last for years.

[underfoot]

but if you are serious about bulb changing, you will invest in a changer that will last for years.

or if you have some rudimentry DIY skills you can always build your own light bulb changer.
Here's some plans for a basic one

[rsser]

Some people are just tool sluts.

You can't beat a hand turned globe. The difference is visible.

[robbo266317]

Anyone know where I can buy a 19 watt light globe in Adelaide, Southern suburbs preferrably. I've tried the local electrician he told me to stop wasting his time, the insolent monkey. I won't be going back to him. Oh and can you tell me what I would pay if I bought 10.

Thanks in anticipation for your advice.

Why don't you do what I do.

Simply purchase a 20 watt globe and use electrical tape to mask of 5% of the globe.
Works a treat and saves time by not running all over town trying to find the exact one.

pm me if you need to know where to put the tape.

[Cliff Rogers]

Thanks for the quick response Cliff.

No wuckers.

Will a 15 watt globe be OK in my whatsit. It's a 1957 model K with a red knob.

Dunno, not familiar with that one.

Do they have many hours on them I don't want to pull the dohickey out of the thingomejig if it stops working again.

Brand new old stock, still in the original boxes & the bit of sticky tape around the boxes it hasn't gone yellow & fallen off yet.

Thanks again

No wuckers.

BTW how much for postage from FNQ

$1.10

will you take a cheque

No, DD only.

and can I return it if it is the wong one.

Yup.

[m2c1Iw]

Masking a 20 watt great idea PM nearly sent.

I'd post a photo of my whatsit and the old globe but I can't get it to load, any suggestions.

Forgot to ask is it Friday yet Cliff

[robbo266317]

I'd post a photo of my whatsit and the old globe but I can't get it to load

I don't think we need a picture of your whatsit - a ruler would give a better idea of the globes size....

[ozhunter]

You guys are hilariarse. One of the funniest threads I've read for a while.

[wally peat]

With apologies in advance to all of those who have posted so knowledgeably here already. I have been following this thread with interest and I am very impressed with the generosity of spirit with which all of you share your wide a varied experiences. So this may seem basic, but could somebody please explain to a newbie what a light bulb actually does? I have seen other people purchasing them in stores, and they all look very happy when they do, but I have never been brave enough to ask this question in a shop.

[petersemple]

With apologies in advance to all of those who have posted so knowledgeably here already. I have been following this thread with interest and I am very impressed with the generosity of spirit with which all of you share your wide a varied experiences. So this may seem basic, but could somebody please explain to a newbie what a light bulb actually does? I have seen other people purchasing them in stores, and they all look very happy when they do, but I have never been brave enough to ask this question in a shop.

Read the FAQ, and then use Google. I am sure you could find all the answers you need yourself rather than getting us to do all your work for you.

[rsser]

And search Youtube.

The uses to which they're put are illuminating.

[Grumpy John]

Ern, have you considered the link between this thread and you being mysteriously knocked off your bike

[rsser]

Crikey! That's a good point.

Could be the rare transient LOC (loss of clarity) effect

Thanks GJ .. must remember to screw up harder next time.

[Daddles]

Crikey! That's a good point.

Could be the rare transient LOC (loss of clarity) effect

Thanks GJ .. must remember to screw up harder next time.

Rare? That's the funniest part of the thread

Richard