Re: VECTOR: WG 19v2000 Source for neons

Bob Langelius wrote:

> Hello,
> Does anyone know of a source for the NE501 neon on a wg19v2000? All 
> the manual says GE 5amp. Are all three neons the same? Are they the 
> same as the G05-802?
>  
> Thanks,
> Bob



Manual is probably wrong, bulb probably said "5A" on it and someone 
thought that meant 5 amp.

On other monitors NE-2 and NE-2H bulbs were used.

A Google search came up with 
http://www.debcoelectronics.com/catpages/productL3119.html which 
suggests a 5A is also known as an NE-83.  These used to be used in lamp 
dimmers before they switched over to using DIACs for triggering.  They 
are pretty much the same as an NE-2H with the addition of a trace of a 
radioactive material so firing characteristics don't change when used in 
the dark (a regular neon bulb requires more voltage to fire if in the 
dark than when there's light available).

At 10 for $1 these appear to be a bargain, now all you need is enough 
other stuff to pad the order (this is where the fun begins)....