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G13 to BC adaptors A random and very lucky eBay find here, some interesting little adaptors that I had been after for many years. They were designed back when BC tubes and fixtures were the norm and bi-pin (G13) caps were just coming into use here in the UK. I believe they are Thorn in origin but I'm not sure, maybe someone has some more information on them..? Keywords: Miscellaneous

G13 to BC adaptors


A random and very lucky eBay find here, some interesting little adaptors that I had been after for many years. They were designed back when BC tubes and fixtures were the norm and bi-pin (G13) caps were just coming into use here in the UK. I believe they are Thorn in origin but I'm not sure, maybe someone has some more information on them..?

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Lamp/Fixture Information
Manufacturer:Unknown, possibly Thorn..?
Physical/Production
Factory Location:England (location unknown)
Fabrication Date:Not known at present
Application/Use:To fit bi-pin tubes to BC fixtures
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Date added:Apr 27, 2025
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Max   [Apr 27, 2025 at 08:34 AM]
I got a pair of those from a British collector, but I have no idea who made them unfortunately.
Sammi   [Apr 30, 2025 at 06:58 PM]
Hmm, a BC capped SLI.? Laughing
347vPowerlite   [May 01, 2025 at 04:12 AM]
Interesting, some of our HO lamps were actually standard bi-pin lamps with a HO adapted pressed on at the factory. Would be interesting to get something like a 5ft HO lamp, pop the RDC adapters off and put BC adapters on, a North American BC tube.

I think it might even run pretty close to spec as HO lamps are 800mA.

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