i can add an extra wall wart inside the pedalboard which will convert to whatever dc voltage, i guess...

 

i should mention i'd probably be using dpst switches for this

 

Can you use LEDs instead of bulbs? Much less power needed and more robust.

 

i'm not sure. will that make what i'm trying to do easier? it's supposed to have the vibe of a fender tube amp, the pilot light assembly is like this:

 

it's supposed to have the vibe of a fender tube amp

If you are trying to clone such an amp, appearance as well as function, then I guess you're stuck with bulbs.

 

so a dc adapter is the only way to go then? a 6 volt one should be close enough i guess?

 

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How about buying a 10 volt bulb for your generic bayonette bulb holder. Done.

http://www.grainger.com/product/LUM...ainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/2FLY1_AS01?

OR

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Box-of-10-G...ctronics_R2&hash=item19db628e15#ht_854wt_1021

 

How about buying a 10 volt bulb for your generic bayonette bulb holder. Done.

http://www.grainger.com/product/LUM...ainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/2FLY1_AS01?

OR

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Box-of-10-G...ctronics_R2&hash=item19db628e15#ht_854wt_1021

i don't get it, what would the advantage of a 10 volt bulb be?

 

Simple. If you cannot find a 9V lamp then use a 10V lamp.

 

these pilot lights are still being made in Taiwan, quite expensive as the shipping isnt free and they take considerable efforts for wrapping and have larger volume.

They have E10 screw sockets inside, could be used for low voltage too.

The diamond cover and the chrome plated bezel might be interchangeable between these. Moreover you can get LEDs with E10 socket. Not sure about bajonett, its still available here for 240v bulbs, but less common, I think in the process of being phased out.

the best would be a neon light, its very retro, maybe you can hack the bulb, remove the resistor, or make one from a regular bulb and a plain green neon bulb. Otherwise you need to power it with full voltage.

 

if you look closer, I think the blue pilot light bezel is real chrome plated metal, not plastic.

Plastic has a copper coating, after some years, the chrome will come off, the copper will oxydize. I saw it on my CASIO watch- plastic with a copper layer, then chrome plated.

 

takao, those pictures, are you saying that one is powered by 240v?

 

takao, those pictures, are you saying that one is powered by 240v?

yes i imported some from Taiwan. Pilot light assemblies, and a box of green neon bulbs.

 

awesome, do you have a link to the shop where you bought it?

 

awesome, do you have a link to the shop where you bought it?

wonderco-buy79

 

thanks! found the pilot lamp holders, but can't work out which bulbs go with it. none of the t10 bulbs in their ebay store say 240v...

 

E10 bulbs.

Only neon E10 bulbs are for high voltage.

If you dont find 240 try 230 or 220.

 

is this the kind i need?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5pc-LED-...732?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20f24c762c

i'm guessing i just get white since there is already coloured glass in the holder?

 

yes thats the kind just guess they will be buried a bit deep you may need tools.

The cover is plastic not glass.