ekco: U243; Dial Lamp

Because this is a "transformerless" AC/DC set using series heater chain and dial lamps are often not as long lived as tubes (valves), they chose a mains lamp rather than a low voltage part. Most Cookers and Fridges have low power screw in types, but the Ekco U243 uses a regular size BC (Bayonet cap) type common on normal room lamps in UK and Ireland.

Amazingly the local supermarket sells them (February 2012) for sewing machines at the correct wattage of 15W.

 

Don't get the more common sewing machine lamp that is a smaller BC fitting (or the Screw type) by mistake:

 

They may vary in glass length and ftting length. There is some adjustment on the lamp bracket.

 

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