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Odd-Shaped Philips Lamp! Nope, this isn't the one I was talking about at my great-aunt's house. This one was found on the shelf in my grandpa's house (the one with the autobody shop) and i just had to ask him about it. Since he doesn't use 75w lamps, he let me keep this one and a 100w GE lamp. Keywords: Lamps

Odd-Shaped Philips Lamp!

Nope, this isn't the one I was talking about at my great-aunt's house. This one was found on the shelf in my grandpa's house (the one with the autobody shop) and i just had to ask him about it. Since he doesn't use 75w lamps, he let me keep this one and a 100w GE lamp.

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File information
Filename:gol032612_002.JPG
Album name:Mike / My Lamps
Keywords:Lamps
Company and Date Manufactured:Philips
Wattage:75
Lamp Type:incandescent
Filesize:260 KiB
Date added:Mar 26, 2012
Dimensions:1536 x 2048 pixels
Displayed:93 times
Color Space:sRGB
DateTime Original:2009:03:26 17:55:00
Exposure Bias:0 EV
Exposure Mode:0
Exposure Time:1/9 sec
FNumber:f/2.8
Flash:No Flash
Focal length:28.8125 mm
Light Source:Unknown: 0
Make:Vivicam
Model:V5024
URL:http://www.galleryoflights.org/mb/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=11219
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TiCoune66   [Mar 27, 2012 at 10:32 PM]
I have a few T19 lamps myself in all wattages except 40W. I even have a 75W one if I remember! They're all Canadian Philips.
streetlight98   [Mar 27, 2012 at 11:00 PM]
Why were they made in such a unique shape?
TiCoune66   [Mar 27, 2012 at 11:07 PM]
I think it was a sort of space-saving design. Since the largest part of the bulb was made smaller in diameter they could fit in less roomy fixtures.
streetlight98   [Mar 27, 2012 at 11:11 PM]
The diameter of this looks to be about the same as a A19 lamp though. Doesn't the number mean the diameter (A19; T19)?
TiCoune66   [Mar 27, 2012 at 11:19 PM]
Yup. In that case I have no clue what this shape was for. I know Westinghouse's Eye-Saving bulbs line was mainly made in T19 shape, maybe it was their exclusive bulb shape.
streetlight98   [Mar 27, 2012 at 11:26 PM]
Maybe. I have yet to lay eyes on a Westinghouse verion though. Shocked I doubt any of my grandparents have light bulbs that old lol.
GEsoftwhite100watts   [Mar 27, 2012 at 11:46 PM]
You never know, maybe they will let you look through their stash if you ask politely, or offer them a modern bulb of the same wattage in trade
streetlight98   [Mar 28, 2012 at 01:23 AM]
Possibly... i have peeked throught their stash a few times before, but I've never asked for anything from it. He even has a T17 fluorescent fixture over his desk. Shocked those lamps are just about as wide as this one! 2" in diameter!
joe_347V   [Mar 28, 2012 at 01:36 AM]
I have a two pack of 60w Philips I picked up NOS at a hardware store last year along with the 40 and 70w halogen energy savers.
Silverliner14B   [Mar 28, 2012 at 01:47 AM]
@mike and Vince, the T-19 shape is not a space saver design. It is designed for a broader light distribution onto the lampshades. Indeed it is a very nice shape, I have both Westy and Philips branded ones myself.
GEsoftwhite100watts   [Mar 28, 2012 at 01:48 AM]
Cool! Maybe many years (hopefully not for many more since they are perfectly good people) you will inherit all that stuff!
streetlight98   [Mar 28, 2012 at 01:59 AM]
@ Dave; hmm. Never would have guessed that lol. Did it actually work or was it just the intention of the shape?
@ Andy; maybe one day I could get some stuff! in the mean time i can still enjoy looking at the stuff and possibly get more pics. I generally don't bring my camera into other people's houses just for privacy reasons, but if I get their permission, I'll snap some shots. Smile
GEsoftwhite100watts   [Mar 28, 2012 at 02:02 AM]
Please do! I would love to see old 70s-ish packaging!
TiCoune66   [Mar 28, 2012 at 02:25 AM]
The T19 shape really does give a better light distribution? I never thought the shape would change it this much.
streetlight98   [Mar 28, 2012 at 02:27 AM]
I'm not sure. I only lit this to test it and it was in a bright room, so I didn't really see the affects of it.
GEsoftwhite100watts   [Mar 28, 2012 at 02:58 AM]
Could you try lighting it again in a dark room?
joe_347V   [Mar 28, 2012 at 03:58 AM]
Interesting, I never knew that the T19 shape had a better light distribution. I should try it out in a dark room when I have time. Razz
GEsoftwhite100watts   [Mar 28, 2012 at 04:02 AM]
Yeah, I agree. Love your new avatar, by the way! Is that 400w or 100w MV?
joe_347V   [Mar 28, 2012 at 04:06 AM]
Thanks! And I wasn't thinking of any particular wattage when I drew it but the refractor size makes it look 1000w. Razz
GEsoftwhite100watts   [Mar 28, 2012 at 03:09 PM]
Yeah, it does... was this in Google Sketchup, photoshop, what?
Looks great though, especially the evil smile "problem DSA?. Did you recently draw this or have you had it for awhile?

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