Broke a vintage lamp... « on: August 30, 2023, 01:49:10 PM » Author: Maxim
Broke my 1994 vintage Abco Smart Four-Level 100W lamp. Was unscrewing from a socket when the base came loose. Couldn't do anything about it, so I tried moving the lamp with the socket. Burst the tube that seals the gases inside. Really angry with myself. Any advice? I chucked the cracked, bent base (kept the tiny Beacon "computer" for memory) and so far still have the glass. What the ship to do?
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	Re: Broke a vintage lamp... « Reply #1 on: August 30, 2023, 03:16:22 PM » Author: rjluna2
Oh dear
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	Re: Broke a vintage lamp... « Reply #5 on: August 30, 2023, 07:09:45 PM » Author: Maxim
"Maybe you can refit the dimmer PCB from it into either another lamp, or as a remotely mounted inline device." Hmm, how would I go about doing so? I have plenty of 100W incandescent lamps in my possession...
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Collector of all kinds of lamps, gear, and fixtures.
My favorite lighting technologies at the moment are incandescent and mercury vapor, and my favorite Big 3 lighting brand of the late 20th century is GTE Sylvania.

About that Westinghouse Lifeguard disease, I think I've caught it. Thanks Eric!

	Re: Broke a vintage lamp... « Reply #6 on: August 31, 2023, 12:38:31 AM » Author: RyanF40T12
ABCOs were cheapies back then so not a surprise.  toss it and be glad its gone.
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