Well after 65 plus years of operation, my bubbling water tower bulb blew.
There are no markings on the screw-in bulb to indicate whether it is a 14 or an 18 volt bulb.
I am currently using the 14 volt fixed accessory posts on my transformer for all of my accessories.
What voltage bulb should I replace it with? I don't want to melt the plastic using the wrong voltage.
Thanks again.
George
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When mine died a year or two ago, I took the burned-out bulb to the local Lionel dealer for a replacement. He examined it and said it was a 14V bulb. I've been using it ever since, so he must have been right.
I never run the Tower at a full 14V, though. I have it connected to a small 25W transformer, to give it just enough power to get the tube bubbling without pushing the bulb to its limits.
Thanks Balshis, but I don't have a choice and I have to use the 14 volt fixed voltage post.
So should i use a 14 or 18 volt bulb.
Try the 18 volt one first. If it doesn't get hot enough to heat the tube to bubble, then go to the 14 volt bulb.
Thank you Chuck that's what I needed to know.
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