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Vikingxl
Thursday 19th January 2006, 05:24
It might just be me but I can't find one of these anywhere I've tried all the ususal places can anyone offer any advice.It's a 12v3w but the problem is its got to be in blue.
meffs
Thursday 19th January 2006, 10:11
you may have tried them mate, but just in case!

http://www.maplin.co.uk (http://www.maplin.co.uk/)
splatt
Thursday 19th January 2006, 15:43
http://autobulbsdirect.co.uk/home.php?cat=599

any use?
Vikingxl
Thursday 19th January 2006, 18:24
Tried both cheers lads no luck though can i just paint the clear one i did get blue?
scooby555
Thursday 19th January 2006, 19:23
http://www.ultraleds.co.uk

not sure if they do a led like it
The Flying Banana
Thursday 19th January 2006, 19:44
[QUOTE=vikingt5]Tried both cheers lads no luck though can i just paint the clear one i did get blue?[/QUOTE


If you can get VHT paint in blue then yes, at 3W it wont generate much heat...
Vikingxl
Thursday 19th January 2006, 22:42
Ok TFB wtf is vht paint?
fireclown
Thursday 19th January 2006, 22:54
very high tempeture i guess. blue marker pen works ok
Vikingxl
Thursday 19th January 2006, 22:55
very high tempeture i guess. blue marker pen works ok
good point :slap:
The Flying Banana
Thursday 19th January 2006, 23:03
good point :slap:

Sorry mate !! You can get it for engine blocks etc from car accessory shops.....whats the bulb for ?
Vikingxl
Thursday 19th January 2006, 23:06
Its out of my boost gauge mate i beginning to think i might have to stick to the boring clear one
The Flying Banana
Thursday 19th January 2006, 23:07
Its out of my boost gauge mate i beginning to think i might have to stick to the boring clear one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stylish-12V-10w-BLUE-Sidelight-Interior-Bulbs-245-pair_W0QQitemZ8030134395QQcategoryZ28644QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem
Vikingxl
Thursday 19th January 2006, 23:09
Look the job tfb but would they work with the one in there being a 3w im not good with electrics
The Flying Banana
Thursday 19th January 2006, 23:12
Look the job tfb but would they work with the one in there being a 3w im not good with electrics


MMM...I guess it will be in a confined space being a boost gauge ....10 w ould be too bright and poss more heat than gauge would want...I'll find something tho!!!!

Roughly what size is that bulb..hard to tell from pic
Vikingxl
Thursday 19th January 2006, 23:14
Cheers mate your help is much appreciated might try the marker pen tomorrow but the proper bulb is the way to go i think.Let me know if you find anything.
LeeT5
Wednesday 25th January 2006, 23:44
It might just be me but I can't find one of these anywhere I've tried all the ususal places can anyone offer any advice.It's a 12v3w but the problem is its got to be in blue.

The bulb is a type 233. Acyually looking at it again, bearing inmind the location of the bulb it could also be a type BA9. You need to measure the bulb m8.
Vikingxl
Thursday 26th January 2006, 05:21
The bulb is a type 233. Acyually looking at it again, bearing inmind the location of the bulb it could also be a type BA9. You need to measure the bulb m8.
Does this help?
LeeT5
Thursday 26th January 2006, 22:48
Does this help?

Definately a BA9.
Vikingxl
Thursday 26th January 2006, 22:51
Cheers mate will start searching again next week
LeeT5
Friday 27th January 2006, 00:14
:B_thumb: Glad to be of help.