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Old 03-19-2012, 09:06 PM
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Default Running Lamp replacement bulbs GE 898

Thought I would pass this on if anyone is interested.

The replaceable running lamp bulbs, stock, are GE 881L bulbs.

The 881L (L is for long life) is rated at:

Ge Halogen 12v 881L/BP replacement Bulb
Primary Application: Fog/Driving Lights
12.8 Volts, 2.10 Amps, 27 Watts
T-3-1/4 Bulb Type, Right Angle PGJ13 Base
43 Mean Spherical Candle Power from C-6 Style Filament, 1000 Hour Rated Ave. Lab Life


I found and purchased the GE 898 bulbs. The specs are:

Ge Halogen 12v 898/BP replacement Bulb
Primary Application: Fog/Driving Lights
12.8 Volts, 2.93 Amps, 38 Watts
T-3-1/4 Bulb Type, Right Angle PGJ13 Base
60 Mean Spherical Candle Power from C-6 Style Filament, 1900 Hour Rated Ave. Lab Life


I found them on ebay at the following address:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-OF-48-GE...#ht_500wt_1183


The seller set up a special buy it now auction for a pack of 6 at $15.00 shipped.

Much better price than anywhere else and a great improvement in both wattage and life.

Thought I would pass it on if anyone is interested.
 
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The GE 886 is a better option IMHO. I ran these for years without any problem. There is a big difference between 50 watts and the 38 watt 898 bulbs. I have never had to replaced one yet.

Here are the specs:
Item Miniature Lamp
Trade Number 886
Lamp Shape T3 1/4
Base Type Right Angle Prefocus (PGJ13)
Primary Application Automotive
Footnotes 4,131,156
Voltage 12.8
Amps/Watts 50
Average Life 200 hrs.
Max. Overall Length 2.68"
Candle Power 100
Standards Meets 2012 Lighting Legislation Energy Standards
 
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Thanks for doing the footwork, I was gonna go with 896, but both of those options are better.


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