Torpedo 12v Light

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Sir Kev & Darkie

I have a Torpedo 12v Light which has the 2 pronged 15w Bulb. I have had a quick look on the web and can't seem to find somewhere that sells replacement bulbs.

Anyone have any ideas where I can get one from.

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Reply By: Member - MUZBRY(Vic) - Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 20:29

Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 20:29

Gday Kev
Can we have a picture?
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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 20:42

Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 20:42

Murray,

The link posted in Reply 2 shows the light as well as the Bulb.

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Reply By:- Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 20:34

Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 20:34

Howdy Kev,

Try Evakool - they mainly sell fridges but also sell torpedo lights - not sure if its the same as yours though - they say its a 13w bulb. Not sure how a bulb would go in the post but worth a look. The relevant bit on their website is: http://www.evakool.com/Torpedo/index.shtml

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 20:44

Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 20:44

The existing bulb in the light is a De-Tech Torpedo Lamp, 15 Watt. So I guess they have reduced the wattage to 13w.

Although I do recall someone saying that there is also a 4 pronged version so it may be that the 4 pronged version is the 13w bulb??

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Reply By: Members Paul and Melissa (VIC) - Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 20:43

Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 20:43

Is it a Quartz Halogen lamp or an Incandescent? by the sound of it(2 prongs) it more then likely is a bi-pin QH. electrical wholesalers may also be able to help.

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 20:47

Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 20:47

It is a 12v Fluro bulb.

here is the link to the Evakool site that sells them

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Follow Up By: Members Paul and Melissa (VIC) - Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 20:58

Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 20:58

they are compact flouro Kev, try a wholesaler as they will sell them.11w or 13w are available in cool,daylight and warm white depending on what takes your fancy. if not yell out and i'll post u one.

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Reply By: Member - Ed C (QLD) - Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 21:44

Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 21:44

Kev,
It looks to me to be either a PL (G23) or a PLC base...

This may assist (??)

Should be readily available (Do you have a Mitre 10 handy?)...

AFAIK, these are not voltage dependant, the appropriate ballast being in the actual light fitting.. (happy to stand corrected should this not be the case;-))

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Monday, Mar 15, 2010 at 07:05

Monday, Mar 15, 2010 at 07:05

Ed,

The original one has 12VDC ONLY not for use in Mains Voltage.

I'll try Mitre 10 here in Chinchilla or as suggested further down head into Toowoomba.

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Reply By: Will 76 Series - Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 22:20

Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 22:20

Kev,

Had some trouble finding one of these recently and tried a lot of places but with no joy. I ended up throwing the light out.
Recently I have seen the bulbs and lights at BCF venues.
Hope this helps.

Regards Will

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Reply By: Thomas & Kayles - Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 23:29

Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 at 23:29

Hi Kev,

I have had a Torpedo for about 4yeras and I had the same problem as you a few years ago and was able to buy three spare bulbs at a stand at the Sydney Caravan and Camping Show. The vendor was a person that was selling the lights and he had a whole box of spare bulbs.

Tom

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