Texas Star Dx 400V lamp part number

[Lkaskel]

Hi Gang,
I have searched WWDX and cannot seem to find the answer to this. I have on the bench a DX 400V with all 4 button bulbs blown. I will say that in my opinion its due to the amp being powered with too much vdc but operators will do what they want. I've experienced that LED's do not last long in an enviornment where the input power is 15+ volts and I noticed on the parts list it shows an 18vdc bulb but no part number.

Now the question..
Do anyone have a part number or source for the bulbs and/or what do you do when replacing them? I know LED's are the popular answer but I am just unsure and don't want to return the amp only to have them blown again in 2 weeks (if you know what I mean).

Thanks as always!!!

 

[Xracerx13]

I used Lionel 8352-18-Volt Wedge Base Bulbs and bought them at a hobby store for $1.00 each. Then I replaced the base with the texas star push in base. You should be able to get the bulbs without the base BTW.
Example:

5 Lionel 8352-18-Volt Wedge Base Bulbs For Lionel, MTH & other Passenger Cars | eBay

Five total 8352-18 Volt Lamp Wedge with White Base for Lionel Modern Passenger Cars as well as Williams, MTH and others.

www.ebay.com

 

[Eldorado828]

Well there are two different types, the wedge that fit into the socket of the older units made up until about 2014-2016 and then there's the current kind of Mickey mouse switch bank where a pin ball machine bulb is soldered in.

The solder type I found doing a pinball machine bulb search. The wedge as shown above might be your best bet.

Part number, who knows and it's like pulling teeth sourcing anything from Texas star through any of the wholesale joints.

Maybe give John at galaxy a call and get the scoop.

 

[dave457]

Rf parts seems to carry them

 

[999]

Old style

Texas Star Button Lamps

stores.goldeneagleradios.com

New style

Texas Star New model Meter and Switch lamps 7373

stores.goldeneagleradios.com

 

[Robalo]

I always used wedge bulb number 74 from auto parts store