Replacement lamp blows fuse and lamp in Rocket

[davidskywalker]

I replaced the traditional amber lamp in my Rocket with a Jewel style, but not traditional fender, that is 125V@75Watts and blows the bulb and fuse. Doesn't seem to be making a ground from what I can see. Here is the link to the bulb I'm using: https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/P-L110

Any suggestions on how to install this type?

[pleasantbullet]

I used the same for my express, with no problems.

Could your fuse blow if you use the wrong bulb?

[davidskywalker]

I used the same for my express, with no problems.

Could your fuse blow if you use the wrong bulb?

Can you give me a value for the bulb you are using?

[Zippy]

I replaced the traditional amber lamp in my Rocket with a Jewel style, but not traditional fender, that is 125V@75Watts and blows the bulb and fuse. Doesn't seem to be making a ground from what I can see. Here is the link to the bulb I'm using: https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/P-L110

Any suggestions on how to install this type?

Have you actually measured the resistance between the socket (both sides) and ground?

Did you read the base of bulb to ensure it was correct?

Where do you have it connected to the circuit?

[johnnyreece]

Just checking...you aren't using a 6.3v bulb with 120v are you?

[pleasantbullet]

https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/P-47

i use this bulb with the fender style lamp.

and hook it up to the filament supply, rather than the 120.

[davidskywalker]

https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/P-47

i use this bulb with the fender style lamp.

and hook it up to the filament supply, rather than the 120.

Yea...I did hook it up to the 120V instead of the filament. I'm a beginner amp builder and electronics student but makes sense now.

Thanks for the quick response!

[RJ Guitars]

The fixture is rated for 125V so I am a little surprised that a 6.v bulb was stout enough to blow the fuse... usually they last a couple micro seconds as they go out in a flash of glory. The typical slow blow fuse will outlast that event so I don't entirely understand but in the end if it's all working, continue on down the path.

[davidskywalker]

The fixture is rated for 125V so I am a little surprised that a 6.v bulb was stout enough to blow the fuse... usually they last a couple micro seconds as they go out in a flash of glory. The typical slow blow fuse will outlast that event so I don't entirely understand but in the end if it's all working, continue on down the path.

Was confusing and was told by another that it should work fine, It only lasted for less than a second as the fuse. I hooked up using the filament supply and now works great.