I burned out a bulb (that looks like an old automotive fuse) on a continuity tester. I've already replaced the tester, but would like to find a source for this bulb. My Google searches haven't produced anything, and the mfg. (Gardner-Bender) doesn't sell the bulb.

Do any of you guys know where I might locate such a bulb?

I'll must likely order it on-line, so a web address would be helpful.

Thanks,
Gary

 

Hello,

Does it look like these festoon lamps?
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Cat=524517&k=festoon
http://nl.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=festoon

Bertus

 

No, the bulbs I'm looking for have blunt ends, not conical ends.

Looks identical to an old automobile fuse, except there is a small bulb (looks sort of like and LED) inside.

Thanks,
Gary

 

Post a picture -- worth 1k words.

Also, try some local lamp shops -- they specialize in such stuff and may be able to find something that works.

 

I can't take a photo right now, so here is a drawing.

Hope someone recognizes it.

Thanks,
Gary

 

neon perhaps?

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/293059562/fuse_type_neon_bulb.html


Is it one of these??

 

Mine is similar to the Heavy Duty Continuity tester seen on the Gardner Bender site. I contacted them, and they said they don't sell the bulbs.

The "Neon Bulb" looks right, I'll Google that for a retail vendor.

Thanks,
Gary

 

Mine is similar to the Heavy Duty Continuity tester seen on the Gardner Bender site. I contacted them, and they said they don't sell the bulbs.

The "Neon Bulb" looks right, I'll Google that for a retail vendor.

Thanks,
Gary

It will not be a neon if it operates on 3 AAA batteries on a non energized circuit.

the search will continue

On the right track now!
here is info on fuse-like lamps.
http://cgi.ebay.com/10-piece-Fuse-b...ptZVintage_Electronics_R2?hash=item3efa0b4e0e

we are getting closer


closer still:
http://www.amazon.com/6V-250mA-Fuse-Type-Lamp/dp/B0002ZPCUG

http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/LPFS-6/6V-FUSE-LAMP-3AG//1.html

http://www.vintage-electronics.cc/vlamp.html