Indeed, bending the socket is a possibility.
The other is a quick, but careful grinding wheel or file the edges...but thats not my favorite to recommend.
Some have managed Flex bulbs in there.
Through my limited experience, I have measured 3 different size holes on Gottliebs, so some people have had no issues with regular LEDs...
I should know, maybe as early as a few hours, or a few days, when my next export is, and whether they arrive in that
batch.
They are a round diamond faceted bulb....its not anywhere else in the market, and its like between a frosted and a clear. We will be testing them with pinsiders, friends, and village members, but the first 100 proto bulbs, had glowing reviews...
(Some went to Jack and Gary....but I didnt hear back). These will come in Natural white first, and Ill make a post, with an intro price.
After that feedback, which I expect good things, we will launch all colors, 8 weeks later.
I dont know if it fits your timetable or not...I am sorry I dont have enough other samples...(Which will fit), that are
a bit further down the road, to be released in the end of summer/fall.
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