Question on my Belmont 6D111, series B. The radio has been recapped and works well. However sometimes when it's turned on the dial lamp flashes brightly (like a flash bulb) for few times. I have checked the bulb socket, wiring and replaced the bulb. Could this be a problem with the 35Z5 filament?
Thanks for you help.

:Question on my Belmont 6D111, series B. The radio has been recapped and works well. However sometimes when it's turned on the dial lamp flashes brightly (like a flash bulb) for few times. I have checked the bulb socket, wiring and replaced the bulb. Could this be a problem with the 35Z5 filament?
:Thanks for you help.
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Hi Sam,
It is normal. All AC/DC sets do this to some extent. This is because cold filaments have less resistance than warm ones, however, the resistance bulb filament doesn't change as much.
As a result the bulb gets a jolt at every turn on.
If you think it is excessive, check the resistor that goes between the bulb, it may be open.

Best Regards,

Bill Grimm

By the way, Belmont 6D111 are really cool! I want one.

Best regards,

Bill Grimm

Thanks for the help!
Sam

:By the way, Belmont 6D111 are really cool! I want one.
:
:Best regards,
:
:Bill Grimm