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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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Light bulbs for CAMARO flashlight?

Any ideas where I can get them? The one I have says phillips #222. Thanks
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Re: Light bulbs for CAMARO flashlight?

I would go to napa or any auto store with the bulb and just say i need one exactly like this. If the counter man is any good he/she will find a replacement.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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Re: Light bulbs for CAMARO flashlight?

You might check somewhere like Fry's, RadioShack, or even Wal-Mart, near the bulbs for normal flashlights. I've seen small AA or AAA powered flashlights that use this bulb, like the ones that go on a keychain. Or, if all else fails:
http://bulbster.com/lightbulbs/222-p...FRJxxwodpzXy8Q
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Re: Light bulbs for CAMARO flashlight?

Wagner Part#222. A search is always a good thing. I purchased mine in a hardware store.

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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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Re: Light bulbs for CAMARO flashlight?

Just to let you know, i was at walmart the other day looking for a pair of replacements for the two flashlights i have, and walmart doesn't have the proper one for this light, they had a ornament ball like shaped one, not the correct one. Just letting you know so you don't waste the gas to get over there.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Re: Light bulbs for CAMARO flashlight?

Radio shack part#272-1124.On the package it says #243(222) Flashlight lamp.I believe they were less than 2 dollars for a 2 pack of bulbs
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Re: Light bulbs for CAMARO flashlight?

Thanks for the replies. I actually did try at napa and the guy was completely confused. Auto Zone was even worse. I did find them at radio shack. Thanks again
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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Re: Light bulbs for CAMARO flashlight?

I'd rather pay the list price.

http://www.led-replacement.com/l222.html
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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Re: Light bulbs for CAMARO flashlight?

DAMN 23 DOLLARS FOR 1 BULB?
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 05:13 AM
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Re: Light bulbs for CAMARO flashlight?

I got a pair at Radioshack for about $2. That flashlight is so cool!
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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Re: Light bulbs for CAMARO flashlight?

Originally Posted by paulo57509
I'd rather pay the list price.

http://www.led-replacement.com/l222.html
I found a couple of 222 LED replacement bulbs for $8. I think I'll stick with the old 222 incandescent bulbs.
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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Re: Light bulbs for CAMARO flashlight?

Just got a 2 pak of 222 bulbs at my local ACE hardware store for $1.99
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