A few years ago, quite a few,  I made a lighthouse for my sister-in-law.  I designed it and looked and looked for some things to decorate it with. I was visiting Savannah Beach and a souvenir shop provided

the boat, sea captain, birds. I has small socket and I installed a 220 volt bulb in 110 . I used plastic from ceiling fluorescent lights to make the lens. That has been years ago and the bulb still burns 24/7 

Edited November 18, 20178 yr by Ron Dudelston
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Being from New England I really like lighthouses. That is truly an excellent job right down to the small details.

That's really neat, Ron!

 

A long time ago, an electrician friend told be about that trick. Higher voltage bulbs in places that are hard to reach. They last a long time.

that is a real work of art and craftsmanship Ron...

Well duh, whats a light house for. 

In real life Jessy, they are used for navigational purposes to help ships stear a safe course along the coastal waters. The miniatures are generally used as decorative lawn ornaments, or on smaller scales, for home decorations possibly in a den or patio. Lighthouse designs are generally very pleasing to the eye.

Edited October 14, 20178 yr by It Was Al B

You can also put a diode in line with your bulb. Last forever....

Cuts the power in half ....