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Default Neon light for AC outlet tester.

I have one of those polarity/line/ground checker plugs. It has three lamps
that illuminate according to the condition of the 120VAC outlet. The neon
light that illuminates indicating a good ground is not lighting up anymore.
Will this replacement neon light work properly for this application?

https://www.digikey.com/product-deta...C2A-ND/3150384
There is a 68k resistor in series with the lamp. What does the breakdown
voltage indicate?
http://www.vcclite.com/_pdf/Neon%20I...amps_7_&_8.pdf

A picture of a similar tester is here.
http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...ductId=3099752

Thanks for your reply.
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David Farber
Los Osos, CA