Sylvania Panelescent Nite-Lite

[Ptj1967]

I'm looking for an original Sylvania Panelescent Nite-Lite from the 1960s/1970s, preferably in working or semi-working condition. This particular one is rectangular, and the illuminated part is shaped like an old TV screen with rounded corners. When plugged in, it emits a bluish-green glow. Does anyone have one for sale, or know where I can get one? Thanks in advance.

Paul J.
Tucson, AZ

[CLHC]

Would this be the one you're looking for?

http://americanhistory.si.edu/collec...ice/046002.htm

[billw]

Do you really need an original? Similar nightlights have been showing
up quite recently due to their "energy saving" nature:
http://www.greenstore.com/techno/eurolite.html
(I've seen similar things all over.)

IIRC, EL phosphors are moisture senstive; I doubt whether such a light
from the 70s would still work (but you COULD replace the EL screen
with the one from a modern version, I guess.)

[farmall]

Originally Posted by billw

IIRC, EL phosphors are moisture senstive; I doubt whether such a light
from the 70s would still work (but you COULD replace the EL screen
with the one from a modern version, I guess.)

I have one thats still working.

[PhotonBoy]

Gee, that's a blast from the past. I bought one in about 1964. Long since gone. Good luck with your search.

[wbaker]

I have a round one, that was my dads, from the 60s, still working. I used it for years in the hallway, always on.

[Flash_Gordon]

These lights were first marketed in the fall of 1959. My dad was in the electrical wholesale business and brought one home as a curiosity.

I was fascinated with it. At ten and in the fifth grade, I took it to school. Every kid wanted one too. The came on a cardboard holder of twelve. I sold several cards to classmates for $1 per light.

There might still be a few of these at my parents house. We used them for bathroom night lights and in the hallway. They never stopped working.

Mark

[PhotonBoy]

Strangely, after having posted earlier, I remembered an old Chinese clone of this light. I've included a link above.

The incredibly small text under Minder at the top says: Research Corporation. I had it in my bedroom for about 10 years and the strong summer sun turned the face of the unit into a pukey yellow color.

I'm surprised at how well the pictures turned out considering the only available light was from a 15 watt fluorescent bulb (at about 11:30 pm). I used flash as well, but the available light shots were better. The camera's a 3.1 MP Kodak EasyShare CD33.

[obiannie]

I have one from the early 60's, still works. I am actually listing it on e-bay today.

[pattycake1227]

Is this the item you are looking for??

[pattycake1227]

Sylvania Pink Panelescent Nite Lite.Lites up a bluish color.Never used.

[pattycake1227]

Originally Posted by Ptj1967

I'm looking for an original Sylvania Panelescent Nite-Lite from the 1960s/1970s, preferably in working or semi-working condition. This particular one is rectangular, and the illuminated part is shaped like an old TV screen with rounded corners. When plugged in, it emits a bluish-green glow. Does anyone have one for sale, or know where I can get one? Thanks in advance.

Paul J.
Tucson, AZ

I posted a picture of the one I have.The one I have has never been used.Still on the card.It is exactly what you described.

[WDG]

If you're looking for something that does the same thing, there's the Limelite: http://www.limelite.com/ (I didn't realize they had so many different products.) I've used several of these around the house for years, and also take a couple on trips to use in dark hotel rooms. I seem to recall these being also available under the Indiglo brand name. Home Depot had them the last time I bought any, a few years ago.

Here's an archived CPF discussion of these I ran across on Google: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...ad.php?t=39024

[TMorita]

I bet these look pretty funny when they're strapped to your forehead.



Toshi

[Yucca Patrol]

Originally Posted by TMorita

I bet these look pretty funny when they're strapped to your forehead.



Toshi

ha ha ha! I was wondering if anyone would notice that this is in the headlamp forum. . . . LOL