1893 General Electric Luminous Radiator

[sudsmaster]

David,

I think that is probably 250 watts per bulb, not 250 Amps.

250 Amps would be 25,000 watts at 100 volts. At that rate you probably wouldn't even want to be in the same room when one of those bulbs was powered up!

 

[58limited]

Sorry, I meant to type watts, not amps. Shoulda waited until I had more coffee before posting : )

 

[ronhic]

Here is a part solution....

....for you.

You may be able to find similar long style globes that will allow the unit to appear to be 'heating' without risking those gorgeous vintage globes....

...surely there is something in the US with an Edison Screw base rather than Bayonet Cap???

http://www.onlinelighting.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=161_162&products_id=4535

 

[ronhic]

...and other options

http://www.onlinelighting.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=161_162&products_id=4532

 

[tolivac]

The second "option" would require ballast circuit and ignitor for Hi Pressure Sodium lamps.The Hi pressure Sodium lamp is most efficent in putting out LIGHT not heat.This would turn the heater into a very efficent light fixture.