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I got it at a little kiosk outside Tesco Kam Thieng. 50 baht.

I'm rather a DIY guy thus my normal MO is to do these things myself. In the US, I would pop down to the auto parts store, buy the bulb, and put it in, as I'm sure many of us would. So I'm just trying to follow my normal behavior. Having not had a car until a month ago, I never paid much attention to this kind of thing in Thailand. Thanks all...

...I just might splurge on the top-of-the-line BULB.

Thanks for all the info, folks. I'll check out the spots mentioned and one way or another will get it fixed. I appreciate the time and help.

Cheers...

Thanks, I'll try and find it. Is there not a national chain store that sells auto related stuff? Or is that what Daeng Kong Pratu is?

Happy Loy Krathong everybody. I have never paid much attention to where one purchases all car related doohickeys. But now, as a new (used) car owner, that time is upon me. I've probably passed many places that sell such things without ever noting them since I had no need. But now I do. So, where do I go to purchase a new bulb for the turn signal on my car, to then install by myself?

thanks!

I like Ybarra. Sold at Tops.

2 hours ago, worgeordie said:

Could be a species of tiny little ants,you can hardly see them,

the bite is very itchy and lasts for days.

regards Worgeordie

I've experienced the ant attacks and bites. Itching is horrible, similar to what I have now. But I did not feel the ant bites which usually are quite obvious/painful.

I don't think it is no-see-ums because it only happens when I sweat a lot and get dirty.

I just bought the Myda-B. She knew what it was immediately.  The heat rash idea....I've certainly thought of it but why do I only get it in Thailand? Sure, Thailand is hot but it is not the only place I have sweated in 36 or 38 degree heat. But only here do I get the rash. Perhaps a combo of the heat/sweat and the particular dust/dirt here?

Yes, tonight an anti-histamine but during the day I was afraid of being to groggy.

2 minutes ago, PatOngo said:

Apply after a shower at night, in the morning it will be gone.

Well that would surely be nice. Hard sleeping as it is.

I will ask for the Myda B because the 3 creams I have used thus far do not do much at all for the itching. I rather like the chigger idea. I remember as a kid I had what were thought to be chigger bites all over my legs and it looked quite the same and man did it itch. Only thing, my wife was even more in the plants than I and is 100% rash free. It's true, however, that we were messing around in different gardens. She has never gotten this rash, however, ever. And I have had it multiple times. I was wondering it it could be an allergic reaction to something in the dust/dirt here that is not present in other countries.

Thanks but it doesn't occur when I'm wearing clothes and sweating, such as biking, for example. Also, it appears more in the areas where I'm NOT wearing clothes, such as arms and stomach (if working shirtless).

I'm curious if anyone else gets this as I repeatedly have this issue and have it currently. The scenario: working outside in my yard, cleaning up/general yard work, getting dirty, and of course, sweating. Soon after doing this, my skin in various places breaks out in a very itchy rash that lasts 5 to 7 days before relief from the itching (much more than a mosquito bite). It sometimes manifests itself as small red dots sparsely concentrated (and sometimes almost invisible) but still incredibly itchy. Other times, it is much more dramatic and inflames a whole area. A couple months ago, I actually went to the hospital as it was on so many areas of my body simultaneously and quite inflamed that I became a bit worried at the intensity of the reaction. They gave me something via IV which I guess helped though was not a magical cure. The odd thing is, I don't get this rash from working outside and sweating and getting dirty anywhere else. Only here in Thailand. I sometimes think getting it involves rubbing up against plants (such as when cutting them back or gathering up the cuttings) but I haven't confirmed it. Perhaps it just irritates the skin even more. Come to think of it, I believe I've gotten it in the house, too, when moving boxes (perhaps dusty/ dirty boxes?) and sweating (without a shirt on and the boxes resting on my belly and subsequently some rash on my belly). Does anyone else enjoy this curious experience? It's causing me discomfort, oh yes! Again, the most curious phenomenon is that I only get it in Thailand. Oh, and I don't get it, for example, working out and sweating.

Does anyone else experience this?

Thank you, Bam

Farcical and sad. The whole idea of suing her for defaming the Buddha goes against Buddhist teachings completely. Alas, just like the Christian nut jobs. And Muslim nut jobs. And Jewish nut jobs. And.... Have I left anybody out? I surely have. Religion poisons everything.

On 6/13/2019 at 3:47 PM, elcaro said:

Not sure what you mean, I am hired by my wifes company as a manager. I do not have shares in her company

Elaro I sent you a PM....

On 6/6/2019 at 12:10 AM, SpokaneAl said:

While it may be counterintuitive, softer is not always better. I find the most comfort with a saddle that allows the majority of my weight to rest in my two sit bones.

Also, a road bike coach used to tell us if our butts hurt, we needed to pedal harder. ????

I ride with this saddle and even after two or three hours I find that I have not thought about the saddle or my butt for the entire ride.




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It's a bummer this saddle is not on Lazada. But then again, the cost is $120 or more where it IS available so if it isn't a happy marriage with your gluteus maximus your out a lotta crank for nothin'. Personally, though I'll admit to being pretty ignorant on it, I find the pricing of bike saddles up there with men's razors and printer cartridges. Really doesn't seem there could possibly be all that much to this inanimate, quite simple piece of equipment. I think "they're" taking the piss out of us. Am I missing something?

Thanks guys! Are the "bayonets" the two prongs coming out of each end? It should arrive soon after which I can start experimenting.

Ah! Yes, that's what I have, the ones on the bottom. They sure do look like fluorescents. I think that is my best bet for putting in the beast. The best part about this thread is I have nailed down, finally, how to spell "fluorescent."

Indeed it IS a monstrosity! What do LED tubes look like?

Hmm, I'll have to look at the "fluorescents" I have. I don't know where the ballast could possible be.

Good idea. Are the electronic ballast lights....seemingly without ballast? I know I have bought some fluorescents recently with no ballast and no igniter (as far as I can tell). They come on immediately. I'm thinking to fit in those, if possible. Is that what you intend by "electronic ballast?"

I can't imagine using it for movie work. It only puts out 160 watts of ugly green light. I suppose with black and white film the color temp didn't matter but...that's not much light! And quite flat light, too.

Beast indeed.

I suppose re-wiring it is going to kill it on the collectability scale.

...a couple pics of the space where the hardware goes and the reflector that the tubes sit above.

I understand. Once I have it in hand I'll have a look and see if it's an easy thing to do. Hopefully newer hardware will fit correctly. I could just add fluorescents without the ballast, yes?

Found 'em!

I have plugged it in and used it in the US though not for long periods of time so it does work. If I can't find the pics I already have I'll take some new ones once it gets here next month. I do remember the wiring being quite old as I had to do a little hacker work in the back to get it going. Thanks for the input.

What's the deal, older ballasts are 60HZ and newer ones 50HZ?