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Help! I cannot find a replacement for this old bulb!

We hear this problem all the time. Whether it is a bulb for a 1980 Corvette dashboard, Pioneer VU meter, Solid State […]

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Can I Replace My Incandescent Bulb with an LED?

Replacing Bulbs with LEDs Aside from a few specific cases, most equipment and applications are well suited to accept an LED as […]

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Choosing an LED Power Supply

LEDs are generally operated at 12V or 24V and require DC (Direct Current) Voltage. Outlets offer AC (Alternating Current) at High Voltage […]

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Lamp Voltage Re-Rating

Incandescent lamps may be rerated to suit specific design goals. For example, a 12V lamp could be run at 8V to lower […]

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Understanding Different UV Wavelengths

UVC: 100 nm – 280  nm Germicidal UVC has germicidal properties and is the most “invisible” of the UVC wavelengths. It acts […]

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Axial Lead Bulbs for VU Meters & Audio Equipment

Vintage Audio Dials and VU Meters Classic style VU Meters, amplifiers and other audio equipment often used axial lead bulbs for illumination. […]

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