david richhart Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 It's sort of an unusual question, I guess. Some might think it doesn't belong in this forum, but I didn't know where else to put it. I thought there would be someone here with some experience, since flash bulbs do go with the vintage cameras. From the Speed Graphics to the Brownies I am sure some of you are still buying flash bulbs. <p> Is there any concern when mailing flash bulbs? Are they a fire hazard? Are any special precautions or labelings required. Am I being overly cautious. Thanks in advance for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw12dz Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Flashbulbs by themselves are inert. They only become a fire hazard when combined with a power source. The only labeling I would think necessary is "FRAGILE". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minhnguyen9113 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I received flash-bulbs with classic cameras by USPS. Just be careful to handle them, Put " Fragile " on the shipping boxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick j dempsey Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Those big signs in the post office make you nervous? Basically, stuff thats really hazardous cannot be shipped by the PO at all. Def put fragile labels on it. Even if the glass doesn't break, I would think if they got shook up too much the filament might break loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_hahn Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 well, you do want to make sure that there is nothing across the contacts that can conduct static electricity... I once had a whole flash cube go off in my pocket when I went to pull it out... burned my leg and finger tips... ouch! didn't start my pants on fire though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awahlster Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 If they are in the cardboard box leave them there wrap a paper towel around the outside of the box before any plastic touches it and your good. If loose try to find a paper egg carton and wrap each with a paper towel or TP then pack. I've mailed a bunch of them over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david richhart Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Well, thank you all for the answers. I now have the bulbs listed on ebay. My biggest concern was the static electricity. I would hate to think about the results of a number 22 flash bulb, that is the size of a regular light bulb, blasting off in a box full of paper. I do like the egg carton idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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