11   Lamps / Vintage & Antique / Re: Why aren't my mercury vapor lamps green?  on: January 19, 2026, 11:00:28 PM 
Started by Walter Knox - Last post by hotrestrike
One of the issues is also that those Caster lamps on eBay have undersized arc tubes so they will work better on the post-2000's generation of low-quality yard lights that underdrive lamps somewhat, but on an older, better quality fixture such as your Norelco, they will be overdriven and thus burn whiter than a vintage lamp would in the same fixture. You will also get drastically shorter life (in short - Caster lamps are poor quality). So, if you are planning to use the fixture more than just for display purposes and want a clear lamp, I'd absolutely recommend investing in a good quality, new old stock lamp. Or even a good quality used lamp i.e Philips, Westinghouse, Sylvania or EYE that was made at least a couple decades ago so take Maxim up on his offer!
 12   Advertisements / For Sale or Trade / Re: Maine NEMA Heads  on: January 19, 2026, 08:25:23 PM 
Started by CreeRSW207 - Last post by NeXe Lights
Do you know what wattage of HPS the M250R2s are?
 13   General / Off-Topic / Re: What is your favourite drink?  on: January 19, 2026, 08:13:32 PM 
Started by SussexEuroSOX - Last post by Cole D.
I love chocolate milk and whole milk. And hot chocolate as well.
 14   Lanterns/Fixtures / Modern / Re: Best way to Collect Fixtures.  on: January 19, 2026, 06:45:39 PM 
Started by NeXe Lights - Last post by NeXe Lights
I just confirmed that it is a IDOT controlled project.
 15   General / General Discussion / Re: What did you do today lighting wise?  on: January 19, 2026, 06:32:12 PM 
Started by RyanF40T12 - Last post by suzukir122
Scored a very rare cold temp magnetic HPF Trigger Start ballasted F15T12 fixture on Ebay earlier this morning around 12am, I believe. Bought it immediately,
as soon as I saw it. It was the only one available though. The rest that I've found are LPF standard Rapid Start ballasted fixtures.
I'm waiting for it in the mail, but will post it in my gallery once I receive it.
I now own 7 cold temp HPF magnetic Trigger Start/Rapid Start ballasts.
 16   General / Off-Topic / Re: So... uhh... What'd You Eat Today?  on: January 19, 2026, 04:55:37 PM 
Started by suzukir122 - Last post by suzukir122
@LightsoftheWest, I've had In-N-Out, back in 2014 when I was in Los Angeles California for a bit. Highly agree... In-N-Out was really good!
Very delicious burgers and fries there! Dave's Hot Chicken and that Mediterranean spot both sound good as well. I'm taking notes in case I ever
go to Phoenix, especially with the girlfriend, if I ever do find my girl.  :lol:
 17   Advertisements / For Sale or Trade / Re: Maine NEMA Heads  on: January 19, 2026, 02:37:02 PM 
Started by CreeRSW207 - Last post by LightsoftheWest
Not related to this thread, but what sort of LED fixture are you using as the replacement?
 18   Lanterns/Fixtures / Videos / History of National/Panasonic TV Jingles  on: January 19, 2026, 02:31:06 PM 
Started by WorldwideHIDCollectorUSA - Last post by WorldwideHIDCollectorUSA
Here is a video about the history of National/Panasonic’s TV jingles in case you are interested.

National/Panasonic is a well known lighting manufacturer in Japan that also manufactures other appliances and electronics as well.

See here:

https://youtu.be/OpMeyP_MTCI?si=rufCfl5oXtcG-DQh
 19   Lanterns/Fixtures / Modern / Re: Acorn Post Top Street Light Fixture Falls Through Toyota Sienna Van Windshield  on: January 19, 2026, 02:26:30 PM 
Started by WorldwideHIDCollectorUSA - Last post by LightsoftheWest
For those that don't know, that's a GE Americana AM8X.
 20   Lanterns/Fixtures / Modern / Re: If you had to sacrifice a hid fixture…  on: January 19, 2026, 02:25:26 PM 
Started by stillaintjeff24 - Last post by LightsoftheWest
Cooper OVF to an Evluma RoadMax.
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