Ins1 socket

[John Laturnus]

Hi everyone,

I'm working on my first clock and am using ins-1 neon lamps for the dot separators.

Does anyone have some advice on a mounting method? I was thinking twist in sockets would be good, but I haven't been able to find a place that sells empty sockets I could solder them into.

-john

[John Rehwinkel]

> I'm working on my first clock and am using ins-1 neon lamps for the dot separators.
>
> Does anyone have some advice on a mounting method? I was thinking twist in sockets would be good, but I haven't been able to find a place that sells empty sockets I could solder them into.

There's a style of subminiature tube socket with a clip that might work nicely.

- John

[Quixotic Nixotic]

I bought a bunch of bare bayonet bases from Goodwill sales. Chinese, but a UK outlet. They say free shipping to US:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190959073359

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Goodwill-Leds-Sales/AUTO-LED-LAMPS-AND-ACCESSORIES-/_i.html?_fsub=352352014&_sid=142199144&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

Punch in BA9S lamp base and you should get more Chinese sellers, ie:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121207575953

Matching sockets are easy to find, standard car/pinball machine size.

John