6.3 ac voltage light???
Yes I’m here asking questions about industrial machines because I know there is knowledge here.
the lamp base is the size of a regular household bulb but the lamp shade/ housing says 6.3 V. Volt meter at the switch shows 7.9 volts AC??? 7.9 vs 6.3 close enough for me with bulb resistance. Did singer run some sort of low voltage ac light? Even if there is such a thing this is not an heirloom quality machine so I’m thinking relighting with led tape strips and some auxiliary lights??? Dad was an electrician he says order the correct singer bulb. All of my literature only covers the machine the light is an accessory |
I don’t think I can edit the title. Apparently this is an LF5 singer light that is often turned into table lighting or other artistic lights. Mine isn’t that perfect but maybe some one wants it?
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The 6 volt bulb is way harder to find than I expected.
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I found them here;
https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/light-bulb-6-3v-for-sewing-lamps-996206.aspx |
Here too. If it's good quality, (industrial versions usually are) it might be worth keeping. You might be able to convert the electrical parts and get a wider selection, like LEDs. Sometimes the E27 socket is exactly the same as for household voltage (US 110V- EU 220V), but the wiring might need to be replaced.
Some industrials have a different voltage standard, I have noticed motors can be set for 500V, not the regular 220V we have in the wall around here. Some machines have low voltage bulbs even if the motor runs on regular voltage. |
Originally Posted by Sewjourner
(Post 8332599)
I found them here;
https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/light-bulb-6-3v-for-sewing-lamps-996206.aspx thanks for the help. I called the local shop and the not so local shop nothing. eBay nothing. |
Originally Posted by Mickey2
(Post 8333419)
Here too. If it's good quality, (industrial versions usually are) it might be worth keeping. You might be able to convert the electrical parts and get a wider selection, like LEDs. Sometimes the E27 socket is exactly the same as for household voltage (US 110V- EU 220V), but the wiring might need to be replaced.
Some industrials have a different voltage standard, I have noticed motors can be set for 500V, not the regular 220V we have in the wall around here. Some machines have low voltage bulbs even if the motor runs on regular voltage. |
Just an update. I got the bulb sewjourner found for me. The bulb and fixture work appropriately. Its the warm white light that doesn’t present enough light for my old eyes.
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