Re: [CR] Old gen set lights and bulbs

(Example: Framebuilders:Chris Pauley)

Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:33:19 +0200
From: "M-gineering" <info@m-gineering.nl>
Cc: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Subject: Re: [CR] Old gen set lights and bulbs


Mike Larsen wrote:
> One of my lights on the work bike is out and I don't know if I can
> find any of the older style bulbs around here any more. One LBS is
> left to check. Do I have to just break down and get a more modern set
> of generator lights? Is there a difference in the frosted bulb and
> the clear bulb and do they go with certain style lenses on the front
> for lumination?? Is there any LED replacements for older style
> systems? That would be a great solution. Are the old generators weak
> compared to more modern systems?
>
> Mike Larsen St. Paul, MN USA

The SA dynohub is the exception, but all other generators typically churn out 6v, 3 Watts and can be used with any modern style light. To prevent blowing bulbs check that the light has a Zehnerdiode if the dynamo doesn't have it. Halogenbulbs are much brighter than the older style filament bulb, but modern LED's put out 3-4 times as much light

The only LED inserts I know off fit non-threaded (halogen) bulb sockets and are bit of a crutch

-- mvg

Marten Gerritsen

Gerritsen & Meijers, Ingenieurs Framebuilding & Imports

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