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Old 21st Jan 2023, 4:31 pm   #5
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Default Re: Unusual light bulbs

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Originally Posted by broadgage View Post
The flat topped opal backed MES bulbs also used to be popular but are also no longer readily available. Used in small torches without a reflector...
Very similar in appearance to the bulbs used in the Enigma machines.

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Originally Posted by G6Tanuki View Post
Does anyone remember the little squat MES bulbs that had a lens blown into the glass at the top, for use in the Penlight-type torches powered by a couple of 1.5V HP7 batteries?
I've certainly owned these in the past. I don't think I've had one in recent years.
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