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 Posted - April 14 2009 : 02:09:37 AM
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I've obtained a Tyco "Blinking Microwave Tower," which I've burnt out the lightbulb as too much power created a very bright, but shortlived lifespan. Does anyone have a suggestion for a replacement? Yardbird Trains tried to help, but to no avail.
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Posted - April 14 2009 : 06:37:22 AM
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Christmas blinking light bulb. Life-like use to sell a blinking bulb that would work also for replacement--all else fails--use a regular 12-20 volt red grain of wheat bulb and connect a automotive turn signal flasher to one of the leads.
NJ international may selll a replacement bulb as they sell a blinking microwave tower. I believe it is the same as Tyco's
Edited by - Brianstyco on April 14 2009 06:41:03 AM
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Posted - April 14 2009 : 08:33:25 AM
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Minitronics sells a blinking LED, they have many sizes. They are available in red as well as white. They are 1.5 volts but come with the required resistor. I have bought a pack of 3 to add a blinking red light to a wateer tower, so far it's working well. Link to the LEDs on their site is below
http://www.miniatronics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=6_5
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Posted - April 14 2009 : 12:35:22 PM
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| Thanks for the advice, I'll give them a try!
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Posted - April 14 2009 : 9:42:38 PM
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yeah use LEDs for your train needs they last longer 
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Posted - April 15 2009 : 3:00:44 PM
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No way! Chirstmas bulbs...don't...last as long. 
Oh well, they're what I use all the time. 
    
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