FM1909 replacement?

[Stephen Wallace]

Yep, if this were to be a one-off, last time deal, then stocking up on spares is the order of the day!

 

[LuxLuthor]

I'm getting worried I only have 24 left.

 

[Stephen Wallace]

^^^
:ironic: < Would this serve as a 'smug' smiley?

I wish I had that many to hand..... :sigh:

 

[Databyter]

The one in my light has lasted a supernatural amount of time.

Also, count me in as an incandescent guy, I go both ways though (only in regards to lights).

 

[fivemega]

There are many real incan guys/gals.

And they will gladly pay $1 for each custom made FM1909 (shipping included)

 

[LuxLuthor]

And they will gladly pay $1 for each custom made FM1909 (shipping included)

Gotta pay for the quality 1909. Nothing like 'em. That's half the price of a SF M6 MN21 replacement bulb.

They can always pretend with Hikari's.

 

[HotWire]

I'd buy a few!

 

[lctorana]

There are many real incan guys/gals.

We have formed an exclusive and secret organization to weed out the infidels. As such, whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent.

Those who have reached the blissful state of Transcendental Incandescence do not need to post all the time, grasshopper.

 

[Stephen Wallace]

Aah, but all transcendental considerations aside, we must post frequently, in order to appear numerous, and get more FM bulbs made! The squeaky wheel gets the oil.....

I'm afraid that at this point in my existence, I am still concerned with the accumulation of worldly goods.....

 

[Nite]

I would buy 5 or 10 of these 1909 if the 100 are made. I missed out, I only have two spares for two lights. Was planning on buying and building another FM1909 host using the Mag heads and C cell FM bodies.

 

[DM51]

I doubt there are even 8 real incand guy left.

Far more than that!

I only have 1x 1909 left, and I would certainly like some more. If you start a feeler thread for these, please notify us here.

 

[Jimed315]

I would be in for a few.

 

[mode-locker]

I would be interested in a few 1909 bulbs as well.

 

[Not So Bright]

I'm in for a few 1909 bulbs also.

 

[Colonel Sanders]

Sounds like about 35-40 bulbs are spoken for so far. If an actual feeler thread were started I bet you'd get to 100+.

 

[wonderlite]

I would buy 5 or 10 of these 1909 if the 100 are made. I missed out, I only have two spares for two lights. Was planning on buying and building another FM1909 host using the Mag heads and C cell FM bodies.

Hey, that`s great.

Everybody wants some until it is time to put the money out.

I commissioned a private run of FM (CL) 1794`s and axials and still have some left.

These widely popular, extraordinary, bulbs were clamored for and produced out of pocket, BY ME, as a private run.

Based upon the feelers and the amount of response, such as I am reading, in this tread, they were produced without payment up front.

If anyone needs some of these little guys, please give a holler!


FiveMega Custom Bulbs: FM-1794 & Axial! AW Custom Soft Start Switches **Part 2**
Started by WonderLite, 06-11-2011 09:12 PM

Many thanks. WONDERLITE

 

[Colonel Sanders]

I would have no problem putting my money up front.

I still have several left from last time around which are getting more valuable the longer these are out of production.

 

[wonderlite]

I would have no problem putting my money up front.

I still have several left from last time around which are getting more valuable the longer these are out of production.

Colonel Sanders;

Understand. However, the $$ needed for future bulb project(s) are in this inventory of FM 1794 and axial bulbs
Dealing with the bulb manufacturers is not a pleasure and unreliable. Taking money on future goods is unpleasant because there is NO reliability on production dates/time and one ends up with a gaggle of people emailing incessantly, with righteous indignation, wanting to know, why, when where and how, because having prepaid gives one the right to do so.

Having said that, I will not revisit this quagmire, until the inventory is gone, if that ever happens.

 

[LuxLuthor]

Colonel Sanders;

Understand. However, the $$ needed for future bulb project(s) are in this inventory of FM 1794 and axial bulbs
Dealing with the bulb manufacturers is not a pleasure and unreliable. Taking money on future goods is unpleasant because there is NO reliability on production dates/time and one ends up with a gaggle of people emailing incessantly, with righteous indignation, wanting to know, why, when where and how, because having prepaid gives one the right to do so.

Having said that, I will not revisit this quagmire, until the inventory is gone, if that ever happens.

Totally understandable, wonderlite, and I agree it is a lot of hassle/risk for little benefit. I would NEVER recommend that anyone do a pre-payment project.

In any case, I wanted to again say thanks for how well you handled the whole thing, including those defective manufactured bulbs that had to be recalled and replaced through no fault of you or Nite. Please know that there are many of us who deeply appreciate what you both did and put at risk.

I'm sad to hear you still are stuck with unsold stock--especially knowing how well these bulbs perform. How many do you have left--and what are the prices now?

(Mods--if I am violating the Marketplace rules by asking, please feel free to delete/edit my questions--I just feel bad to see those two get stuck, given their noble efforts and contributions to the community)

 

[Stephen Wallace]

I'd be all too happy to buy the bulbs that were available - save lots of hassle all around, but unfortunately the 1794 is too low a voltage, and the axial is rated at just over a third the power (and hence presumably a considerably lower lumen output) than the FM1909. The 1909 just happens to be exactly what I need - basically a WA1185 replacement, that can be pushed harder (and without the tendency for the legs to fracture the envelope leading to the bulb exploding..... ).