Summary
Tungar Bulbs were gas filled diodes used in low voltage applications such as battery chargers.
The Tungar bulb was introduced in the early 1920s and continued to be used in battery chargers until the 1940s.
Manufacturer: General Electric Company, USA
Physical Description
Spherical bulb with Edison screw base with brass collar.
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Purchase
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Manufacturer
General Electric Co (GE), United States of America, circa 1920
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Inscriptions
Bulb: (GE logo)/Tungar Bulb/X-D Base: Tungar bulb/(GE logo)/Cat 12X825/Made in USA
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Overall Dimensions
104 mm (Length), 54 mm (Outside Diameter)
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