Factoid: GE made some promotional 50,000 watt light bulbs back in the late 50’s or early 60’s. The glass bulb was about 2.5 to 3 feet in diameter and the wire for the filament coils was perhaps 1/2 inch in diameter. One of these was part of a lecture/exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. There probably is more information (and photos) on the web.
You’d think that even if Batman reimburses Gotham City for maintenance of the Bat-signal, someone from the city would take care of the details. Surely Batman has more important things to do.
I hope he’s going to pay cash. Last time he had an embarrassing moment when he tried to pay using Bruce Wayne’s credit card.
Did he bring the Bat-truck? Might be a challenge to fit something that size into the Batmobile.
Doug K over 2 years ago
Is there an LED version that will put out the same amount of lumens as the original 50,000 incandescent?
The Reader Premium Member over 2 years ago
I thought Commissioner Gordon got the city to pay for those.
saylorgirl over 2 years ago
At first I thought that was a washing machine! LOL
A# 466 over 2 years ago
Factoid: GE made some promotional 50,000 watt light bulbs back in the late 50’s or early 60’s. The glass bulb was about 2.5 to 3 feet in diameter and the wire for the filament coils was perhaps 1/2 inch in diameter. One of these was part of a lecture/exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. There probably is more information (and photos) on the web.
Zebrastripes over 2 years ago
GE also made parts and pieces during WWII for companies making bombs and weapons….
flemmingo over 2 years ago
When new grocery stores would have their grand opening they would use those huge spot lights.
betseytacy over 2 years ago
This doesn’t seem right… shouldn’t the commissioner be the one buying a replacement bat bulb???
Heres Waldo over 2 years ago
It’s dark in the Bat-cave, so he needs that powerful lamp when he tries to find his way to the bat-room.
WCraft Premium Member over 2 years ago
Now, do you need any batteries for that?
cuzinron47 over 2 years ago
Not very energy efficient, that’s probably why it’s on sale.
WilliamMedlock over 2 years ago
I’m glad it doesn’t cost $26.00.
paullp Premium Member over 2 years ago
Random musings:
You’d think that even if Batman reimburses Gotham City for maintenance of the Bat-signal, someone from the city would take care of the details. Surely Batman has more important things to do.
I hope he’s going to pay cash. Last time he had an embarrassing moment when he tried to pay using Bruce Wayne’s credit card.
Did he bring the Bat-truck? Might be a challenge to fit something that size into the Batmobile.
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 2 years ago
Don’t ask why this is being charged to Bruce Wayne, if you know what’s good for you. Better yet, charge this to Tony Stark.
flingebunt over 2 years ago
You do realise, it is Commissioner Gordon with the bat signal. Why would Batman need to signal himself?