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Zenith tv channel indicator
What's the correct bulb to correctly display the projected number on the knob face. I once heard it needs magnified tip.I have a '64 Zenith 26mc20
Thank you, Perry |
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what is the voltage?
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Zenith projected channel knob indicator lamp
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I think they are standard bulbs....There is a separate metal light directing metal shield that goes over them that you need to have...
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You can use a #47 or #44, but the projected image will be smeared/blurry.
The required bulb has the filament configured to provide a point source of light. It has a designation number consisting of four digits, something like 1829 (that's not the number, but something similar) and danged if I can remember it. Somebody on here surely remembers it. Last edited by old_coot88; 12-24-2015 at 09:02 PM. |
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Yes- the correct miniature lamp you need is a #239. This is the right bulb for ALL Zenith channel window applications. Buying NOS from ebay is about your only source to find them now.
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The 1956 model B/W sets, used a PR12 flashlite bulb. |
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Dieseljeep is exactly right. I meant to say "239" instead of "39" and corrected it. Either 239 or 240 are the correct bulbs!
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-Steve D.
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drh is right. Get NOS from ebay. Got a few #239's from bulbtown and although the filament is angled. It displays the channel number same as #47 bulb
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I will check today and see if I have some left.
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I do not have 239 lamps. I have 51,53, 130, 1847, 159,259,the Zenith neon with long black wire leads. I seem to remember Zenith used the 130 lamps on a lot of sets.
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Got my NOS Sylvania #239 bulbs from ebay today and they light the channel number brighter and sharper in my Zenith then the China ones from Bulbtown,
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