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Old 08-28-2018, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Electronic M View Post
For a while, I was using a 1960's 120V 500-750W (I forget the exact spec) bulb with a headlamp form factor in its factory holder as a work lamp for auto repair (twas a damn good/bright lamp at night)...Then the asbestos-wrapped wires that connected the terminals to the cord melted open inside the shroud of its holder, and it has since been laying dismantled in my shop waiting for me to locate wire that can stand the bulbs extreme heat...
If it was me, I'd toss it and get an LED worklight (unless I wanted to use it to heat the garage in the winter).
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