Re: Oldest lamp in your collection? « Reply #46 on: March 25, 2018, 04:04:03 AM » Author: AngryHorse
I have to update from my original 2011 post, these are my oldest now, at 1951
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	Re: Oldest lamp in your collection? « Reply #49 on: March 25, 2018, 02:34:39 PM » Author: AngryHorse
Philips Hamilton
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	Re: Oldest lamp in your collection? « Reply #51 on: March 25, 2018, 02:47:40 PM » Author: HomeBrewLamps
At this point I don't know which ones the oldest lamp I have..
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	Re: Oldest lamp in your collection? « Reply #56 on: April 26, 2020, 05:46:38 PM » Author: vytautas_lamps
My oldest fluorescent tube:  soviet SELZ F40T12 LDC (5500k) from 1959. Oldest incandescent: Soviet unknown 750 watt 230 volt E40 from 1955 Oldest christmas light string: Soviet incandescent series 20 lamp 240 volt garland called "zolotoj fonarik" or "golden lantern" made in 1973. Oldest fluorescent starter: Soviet unknown 30-40 watt NOS neon filling galvanised iron case starter made in 1960s. Oldest fluorescent ballast: Soviet unknown 2xF40T12 preheat tulap ballast for 240 volt circuit made in 1950s
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New lighting technologies is a pity fest everywhere you look. From LEDs that last only for two months, to a never-ending global starvation of t8 fluorescent tubes.
We shall reinforce ourselves with good old full mercury t12s and HIDs made to surpass one's life, and give them all the middle finger ;