(Page 2) I have such an attachment to Bubble Lights; I remember when I was a little child, I'd sit on the floor underneath our Christmas Tree and be absolutely mesmerized as I watched those Bubblers for hours! I've always kept a bit of the childlike wonder within me so I can still enjoy such things! You've got a money-maker on your hands here, FortyFivePlayer - the Bubbler Light was the best selling, most sought-after light at Christmas in it's time. Thank you kindly for the memories!
@fortyfiveplayer Great work... would you happen to have a circuit diagram? Also, did you fabricate the circuit board out of perf board? Or, is it custom made? If so, where can I get some? I've got about 25 or so bubble lights I would like to convert to LED...
FortyFivePlayer - I am amazed! I erroneously thought that the Bubblers had to have the incandescent bulbs to create enough heat to encourage them to bubble, but you have proven they don't! My father loved Bubbler Lights so much that over the years, when one of the light bulbs inside the base would burn out, he'd carefully open them up and replace the bulb! I was dismayed with the advent of LED's; thinking that Bubblers would be no more. My hat is off to you! (continued next post >>)
Great project! It's a shame nobody is manufacturing these; bubble lights are my favorite kind, but we've switched everything over to LEDs to save power.
@pwnmaster8642 .... I wish I could. Since these were discontinued, I have not been able to find any more to convert. I am working on the Noma C6 Bisquits and have a set of those on test now.
@redneckrollercoast1 I've seen the fake lookalike bubble lights with LEDs, but they do not really bubble- the fake bubbles are just inside plastic solid rods.
@redneckrollercoast1 Oh ok- The ones at Lowes are standard lamps (incandescent) - there are no real bubble lights made with LEDs. That will change if I can get my way..
I am impressed... thanks for sharing this! You sure know your lights... I still consider them "Christopher Radko Bubble-Brite" lights, but now with marvelous energy saving light bulbs... I can't tell from the video if the bases still have a warm glow or not. LED lights typically cast a cold light, but it seems the cases are colored intensely enough to maintain true colors. ~Christopher Radko
Is that resistor dropping the current to the LEDs? With 7 LEDs in series the resistor would still be dropping 90V on a 110V supply. Even at just 10mA that's still almost a watt of power.
exellent- i didnt understand a word you said being an electrical illiterate, but i never understood why these companies dont make the good old fashioned product anymore. people have to scour ebay and pay an arm and a leg- its kinda dumb
@noma4jon - Hi- Sorry for the late reply! Sometimes messages escape for a while. I thought of a kit, but because the original Paramount "ring decos" are so fragile, it might be a disaster. I am doing the Noma C6 Bisquits now, and they look promising.
I have often wondered about weather it would be possible to get the tubes to bubble with a resistor, very interesting. I wonder if you could convert an older series set to work in the same way.
@bigclivedotcom I DO Have an adaptor... It's what I use to Power My Bubbler Night Light With.... Will Have to Go check out ebay... My Night light came from a Freind in Florida....
that is awesome, but looks like if you had a lot of them to convert over it would hit your pocket, but hay if I saw some in a store I would buy a few sets.
Very interesting! The bubbles are a bit small though, when compared to early bubble lights with very hot light bulbs. Yours are probably way more reliable though.
(Page 2) I have such an attachment to Bubble Lights; I remember when I was a little child, I'd sit on the floor underneath our Christmas Tree and be absolutely mesmerized as I watched those Bubblers for hours! I've always kept a bit of the childlike wonder within me so I can still enjoy such things! You've got a money-maker on your hands here, FortyFivePlayer - the Bubbler Light was the best selling, most sought-after light at Christmas in it's time. Thank you kindly for the memories!
starchildstrider 2 months ago
@starchildstrider Thanks for watching- I have more bubble light stuff coming-
fortyfiveplayer 2 months ago
@fortyfiveplayer Great work... would you happen to have a circuit diagram? Also, did you fabricate the circuit board out of perf board? Or, is it custom made? If so, where can I get some? I've got about 25 or so bubble lights I would like to convert to LED...
dustoff0316 2 months ago
FortyFivePlayer - I am amazed! I erroneously thought that the Bubblers had to have the incandescent bulbs to create enough heat to encourage them to bubble, but you have proven they don't! My father loved Bubbler Lights so much that over the years, when one of the light bulbs inside the base would burn out, he'd carefully open them up and replace the bulb! I was dismayed with the advent of LED's; thinking that Bubblers would be no more. My hat is off to you! (continued next post >>)
starchildstrider 2 months ago
Great project! It's a shame nobody is manufacturing these; bubble lights are my favorite kind, but we've switched everything over to LEDs to save power.
DaMadFiddler 2 months ago
can you sell me one?
pwnmaster8642 8 months ago
@pwnmaster8642 .... I wish I could. Since these were discontinued, I have not been able to find any more to convert. I am working on the Noma C6 Bisquits and have a set of those on test now.
fortyfiveplayer 8 months ago
@fortyfiveplayer they sell these now!
redneckrollercoast1 3 months ago
@redneckrollercoast1 I've seen the fake lookalike bubble lights with LEDs, but they do not really bubble- the fake bubbles are just inside plastic solid rods.
fortyfiveplayer 3 months ago
@fortyfiveplayer no i have a set i got from lowes and they bubble like those just fine i don't know if there LED's though.
redneckrollercoast1 3 months ago
@redneckrollercoast1 Oh ok- The ones at Lowes are standard lamps (incandescent) - there are no real bubble lights made with LEDs. That will change if I can get my way..
fortyfiveplayer 3 months ago
Hi, Fantastic. Please contact me. Tom Carlisle amfestxmas@gmail.com
amfestxmas 9 months ago
Good one
TheJohnlikesit 9 months ago
This looks spectacular!
Christmasmemories1 9 months ago
@Christmasmemories1 .... Thank you very much! There will be more Christmas lighting experiments and projects coming.
fortyfiveplayer 9 months ago
I am impressed... thanks for sharing this! You sure know your lights... I still consider them "Christopher Radko Bubble-Brite" lights, but now with marvelous energy saving light bulbs... I can't tell from the video if the bases still have a warm glow or not. LED lights typically cast a cold light, but it seems the cases are colored intensely enough to maintain true colors. ~Christopher Radko
iRiverman8 9 months ago
Is that resistor dropping the current to the LEDs? With 7 LEDs in series the resistor would still be dropping 90V on a 110V supply. Even at just 10mA that's still almost a watt of power.
bigclivedotcom 9 months ago
You should market these I would buy them.
lukeskyrunner521 1 year ago
exellent- i didnt understand a word you said being an electrical illiterate, but i never understood why these companies dont make the good old fashioned product anymore. people have to scour ebay and pay an arm and a leg- its kinda dumb
they could still make alot of money but they dont
poosaypirate 1 year ago
I would love to convert some of my old paramounts to use LEDs, have you thought about selling a conversion kit for DIYers?
noma4jon 1 year ago
@noma4jon - Hi- Sorry for the late reply! Sometimes messages escape for a while. I thought of a kit, but because the original Paramount "ring decos" are so fragile, it might be a disaster. I am doing the Noma C6 Bisquits now, and they look promising.
fortyfiveplayer 8 months ago
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noma4jon 1 year ago
I have often wondered about weather it would be possible to get the tubes to bubble with a resistor, very interesting. I wonder if you could convert an older series set to work in the same way.
noma4jon 1 year ago
INTERESTING!!!
Thanks For Sharing....
LOVE Bubblers but Can't get Them in England.... ***SIGH***
Equus4Prowl 1 year ago
@Equus4Prowl just imagine you were in Germany :( its as i said these people sit on a gold mine
poosaypirate 1 year ago
@Equus4Prowl That's why we have ebay.... You do need a 110V adaptor though, or if you're technical you can change the internal lamps.
bigclivedotcom 9 months ago
@bigclivedotcom I DO Have an adaptor... It's what I use to Power My Bubbler Night Light With.... Will Have to Go check out ebay... My Night light came from a Freind in Florida....
Equus4Prowl 7 months ago
that is awesome, but looks like if you had a lot of them to convert over it would hit your pocket, but hay if I saw some in a store I would buy a few sets.
cwwCADAVER 1 year ago
Love it Chris !! Nice work..
desoto1961 1 year ago
very cool,i love bubble lights!
chompo7 1 year ago
Once again Chris, you've stopped thinking outside the box.......YOU JUST THREW THE BOX AWAY!!
seeburgsrock 1 year ago
Very interesting! The bubbles are a bit small though, when compared to early bubble lights with very hot light bulbs. Yours are probably way more reliable though.
SlackJones1 1 year ago