2x40w Fluoresecnt lantern
These fluorescent lanterns were a very common site around Crosby and Waterloo (Merseyside) in residential roads until the mid 1980s when they were replaced by Philips MI50 SOX. Except for this one, mounted on the side of a building. This hasn't been lit for decades, wonder what tubes it has? It's suffering from water ingress and it's easy to see why, part of the seal has come away and is hanging in the bowl. Had an interesting time trying to photo this from the car without looking too obvious. First through the windscreen which was a failure as the camera kept focusing on the quick clear elements! Finally repositioned the car and managed to get a decent pic from the passenger window. I'm sure my behaviour must have appeared odd to anyone watching but know what, I don't care!

2x40w Fluoresecnt lantern

These fluorescent lanterns were a very common site around Crosby and Waterloo (Merseyside) in residential roads until the mid 1980s when they were replaced by Philips MI50 SOX. Except for this one, mounted on the side of a building. This hasn't been lit for decades, wonder what tubes it has? It's suffering from water ingress and it's easy to see why, part of the seal has come away and is hanging in the bowl. Had an interesting time trying to photo this from the car without looking too obvious. First through the windscreen which was a failure as the camera kept focusing on the quick clear elements! Finally repositioned the car and managed to get a decent pic from the passenger window. I'm sure my behaviour must have appeared odd to anyone watching but know what, I don't care!

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lampy   [25 Feb, 2016 at 06:04 PM]
never seen this model before, recon its ELECO, the clip looks like theirs, and the bracket is defo, i have several of the wall clamp plates.
Kev   [25 Feb, 2016 at 06:24 PM]
Rob what's the chances of getting this fitting? That wall bracket looks pissed off well made! Needs saving!
lampy   [25 Feb, 2016 at 09:40 PM]
its die cast aluminum with a steel pipe slid inside it secured by 2 grub screws
AngryHorse   [25 Feb, 2016 at 09:43 PM]
Its a good photo however you got it Rob! Cool
Kev   [25 Feb, 2016 at 10:08 PM]
Worth a couple people thinking you maybe a weirdo though rob as its a fucking crystal clear good picture! Idea
RobTDCI   [25 Feb, 2016 at 10:26 PM]
Its situated above steps that lead to the basement so it's not easy to get to. The bracket would have to be good with the weight of this thing. There used to be another, I couldn't see that today. There may be others around the back of the building, its not easy to see as the building is surrounded by houses. It's now a college, it was originally a grammar school until 1972. I'm pretty pleased with this camera, it's an relatively inexpensive bridge camera and I'm getting really good results with it. Very Happy
Danny   [25 Feb, 2016 at 10:31 PM]
You need to try and enquire about saving it!
Kev   [25 Feb, 2016 at 11:33 PM]
Is this 4' 40W or 2' 40W?
RobTDCI   [25 Feb, 2016 at 11:57 PM]
2' 40w. Very bright when lit!
Kev   [25 Feb, 2016 at 11:58 PM]
You need this rob!

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