[Shop-talk] Lamp voltage

[Karl Vacek]

Shop content - as soon as I get the Christmas tree done I can go back to 
the shop and work on something.

We have many strings of Christmas lights on the tree.  Almost all are 30 
year old plus Silvestri 35-light series strings.  Silvestri calls for 3.5 
volt replacement bulbs.  Replacement bulbs were getting scarce locally so I 
ordered some from an Amazon seller, and some from a place that specializes 
in hard to find items.  They're of two brands, all 3.5 volt for 35-light 
sets.  Every one I install lights for a second and burns out immediately.  
They don't look overly bright as if they were for a lower voltage.  Once 
burned out the string still stays lit because they have the same jumper as 
the originals.

What am I missing?

Thanks !
Karl
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