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Default NE-51 Neon Bulbs

On 11/20/2015 3:55 PM, Madness wrote:
Just acquired a bunch of these lamps. They're in the same mini-bayonet
style as lamps like the #44/47. But would anyone know if these lamps can
be connected directly to 120 volts? Or do they need a resistor, @ if so,
what value?



Hello,

While I recall that they need the dropping resistor, since you have a
bunch of them, I might try destructive testing, and break one apart to
see if there is an internal resistor or not.

Regards,
Tim