Re: (ET) Elec-trak general questions. bulbs..

["Chapin, Timothy" <tchapin umich edu>]

One more email on bulbs

>   Sorry for taking so long to reply but, it took me a while to find 
> where I last put some that I bought. I came across some 36v bulbs with 
> the two contacts on the bottom of the bulb that fits the ET head light 
> socket. The box they came in is from Hyster, Unisource(TM). I guess 
> they made 36v forklifts? Is anyone one on the list familiar with 
> Hyster or if they made an 36v electric forklift? The part number is  
> 3015692. Description: Bulb 36v B9.  The only markings on the bulb are  
> "Taiwan" and the code "SP5".
>   I bought these at an old Surplus store a couple of years ago, 
> located out in the very small town of LaVale, MD. I went back to the 
> store on Friday to find more bulbs and look for other interesting 
> stuff that I really don't have the room for. When I got to what "used 
> to be" the dimly lit back part of the store, I fell to my knees... all 
> the old surplus goodies are no longer there! I almost started to cry. 
> The store manager said it was just too costly to keep stuff like this 
> around because it does not sell much. The same space he said is now 
> being used to shelf more commonly sold goods that have a higher turn 
> over rate that generates more revenue for them. I had bought several old 
> electric motors and many neat old used electrical gadgets and parts from 
> them over the years. Now it has all been replace with the same hardware 
> and products that can be bought at just about any hardware store. I 
> really loved those old types of stores.
>     Next step would be to find a Hyster dealer and call them and see 
> if these bulbs are still available. Has anyone found a 36v replacement 
> for the dash light?

-----Original Message-----
From: Chapin, Timothy 
Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2011 6:50 AM
To: Elec-Trak
Subject: RE: (ET) Elec-trak general questions. bulbs..

Below is some old emails on bulb.  Places that carry parts for fork truck 
can get 36v versions of the head light bulbs.  Radio Shack used to carry 
36v versions of the dash light.  I picked up a set a few years ago for my 
e-12m but I hardly ever use the lights so it was put on the bottom of the 
to do list and have never gotten to it.


Hi, I've found that number 1822 miniture bulbs that replace the old 12 
volt bulbs in my Elec-trak.  They are 36 volt, 1/4 diameter, bayonet 
style, single pole!
 I got mine from Bulb Direct and I got the cheaper
$0.60 ea version that they sell. 

 http://www.bulbdirect.com 

  I purchased some 36v dash bulbs from Radio Shack. Part number: 
RSU-11385994.  They were 79 cents apiece. I bought four to make it worth 
the shipping costs. They do not carry this bulb in stock so you will need 
to order it at the store or call 1800-442-7221 and order them over the 
phone.

A list of Hyster dealers can be found at http://www.hyster.com/dealers/ I 
intend to call the one in Columbus Ohio Monday and see if I can get the 
bulbs.
Thanks for the information.


-----Original Message-----
From: David Roden (Akron OH USA) [mailto:etpost drmm net] 
Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2011 1:01 AM
To: Elec-Trak
Subject: Re: (ET) Elec-trak general questions.

I agree that a transistor controller beats a rheostat of any sort.  I have 
an Alltrax and it's been a trouper.

For the lights, you might consider mounting three 12v headlights across 
the grill and wiring them in series.  Another possibility would be to fit 
a couple of 36v LED headlights meant for an electric bike.



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