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    #1

    Geting information about a bulb

    I have some bulbs here from a christmass decoration, now this season has started again(feels just like it was yesterday)

    So my question is.
    How can I find out it's Wattage Amperage and Volt, if it has no reading on it?
    isint there some way to mesure it?
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    #2
    Re: Geting information about a bulb

    You can measure the resistance and make an estimate of the power which should let you apply the right voltage without burning it out.

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      #3
      Re: Geting information about a bulb

      thanks for that b700029

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        #4
        Re: Geting information about a bulb

        If it's an incandescent bulb, measuring the resistance with a meter is useless.

        The filament actually changes resistance when it heats up and glows, and is a lot higher when running than when cold.

        I don't know if there is a formula you can use to calculate the normal resistance from the cold resistance (There very likely is)

        But as it stands now, your resistance measurement will not give you accurate information about the bulb.
        Last edited by Agent24; 11-30-2011, 10:03 PM.
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          #5
          Re: Geting information about a bulb

          Originally posted by playman View Post
          isint there some way to mesure it?
          Only by destructive testing.
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            Re: Geting information about a bulb

            Originally posted by Agent24 View Post
            I don't know if there is a formula you can use to calculate the normal resistance from the cold resistance (There very likely is)
            There is but you'd have to know things like the material, the material's electrical properties, the diameter and the length.
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              #7
              Re: Geting information about a bulb

              Well I guess this is a lost case, damn it.

              well thanks every one for your input.

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                #8
                Re: Geting information about a bulb

                What are you trying to do anyway?
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                Mann-Made Global Warming.
                - We should be more concerned about the Intellectual Climate.
                -
                Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
                - Dr Seuss
                -
                You can teach a man to fish and feed him for life, but if he can't handle sushi you must also teach him to cook.
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                  #9
                  Re: Geting information about a bulb

                  Try it connected to a couple of AA's, then 4 etc. - gradually increase the voltage until it illuminates but at a level that is not too bright otherwise you will burn it out.
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                    #10
                    Re: Geting information about a bulb

                    What does the bulb look like? (photo?)
                    What power source does the decoration run from?
                    How many bulbs are in it and how are they connected (series, parallel etc)?

                    You might be able to find out more about the bulb by taking these things into account


                    Can you find the decoration for sale anywhere? Can you ask them if they sell spare bulbs? If so, perhaps they know the specifications.
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