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I have some old flashlights that take screw mount bulbs, E10 I think. How does one determine what voltage rating bulb to use? I have a couple that allegedly have their original bulbs in them. The 2-cell ones are rated at 2.5v. The 3-cell ones are rated at 3.5v or 3.8v. This confused me. I couldn't find a way to make the math work. Two cells (alkaline as these were designed to use undoubtedly) would be 3.0v nominally. Three cells would be 4.5v nominally. So there is no rhyme or reason. If you go by number of volts, one is 0.5v lower and one is 0.7/1.0v lower. If you go by percentage, one is 17% lower and the other is about 22% to about 16% lower. No pattern.
So, is there a general rule? How do you chose replacements if all you know is the nominal voltage of the batteries to be used?
And what about choosing LED replacements? Does the voltage rule (if there is one) hold true?
My old European hand held lanterns/flashlights come in two types. One type uses the 3R12 battery (3-cells). The other type uses two "C" cells or two "D" cells. How do I chose replacement incandescent bulbs or LED bulbs? I want to get the right voltage and amperage ratings.
Thanks a million!
So, is there a general rule? How do you chose replacements if all you know is the nominal voltage of the batteries to be used?
And what about choosing LED replacements? Does the voltage rule (if there is one) hold true?
My old European hand held lanterns/flashlights come in two types. One type uses the 3R12 battery (3-cells). The other type uses two "C" cells or two "D" cells. How do I chose replacement incandescent bulbs or LED bulbs? I want to get the right voltage and amperage ratings.
Thanks a million!