WANTED FLUORESCENT TUBE FOR RCA RADIO ADVERTISING SIGN

[markiemark]

Hi, and greetings from New Zealand.This dates from the late 20's early 30's I need to source replacements for this, as it still works great! Can some one point me in the right direction? I am coming to Union this year. Many thanks Mark Dawson New Zealand. [email protected]

[Steve Levi]

Great advertising piece, thanks for posting! Good luck on fluorescent light.

[Henry]

Is there some kind of code number or other identifying information somewhere on the tube? Seems to me I've seen something here that resembles that tube. What voltage/cycles do you use in NZ? What's the tube length and diameter (inches preferred!)? It's single-pin, no? Do you know the wattage?

[Uncle Vanya]

This sign, which is post-war, uses an F8T5cw fluorescent lamp.

[Henry]

And here it is!

https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/1055/ ... ArmS8P8HAQ

[Schlick]

Mark,

If your sign does indeed take a F8T5cw bulb as Uncle Vanya says, they are found in many hardware stores up here (~US$10 ea., cheaper by the dozen).

I, too, plan to attend Union this year and I could bring one along if you want to do it that way. Otherwise, as Henry said, they are available (much cheaper) on-line [if shipping is tolerable].

See you soon! -Michael

[markiemark]

Thanks! Have found a US supplier online. Thanks for your knowledge and help. Mark Dawson New Zealand.