[VACList] inside tell tale - over the door & behind the light

[Dick Kenan <as5368@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Terry:

         Fiber bundles are manufactured for medical (endoscopes, 
colonoscopes, laser guides, etc.), lighting, automotive, military, etc. 
applications.  Below are 4 links I found by searching for "lighting fiber 
bundles."   The first one offers bundles from 1'-4', but unfortunately 
their catalog is not currently available on line.  There are a whole passel 
of hits on just about anything with "optical fiber" in it, most for 
communications, which, as Gerald says, wouldn't interest you because 
they're tiny.  But, there are lots of people in businesses oriented to 
other light-guide industries.  You may have to look hard to find a suitable 
bundle at a reasonable price, however, especially in the companies that 
make bundles for medical applications.  One of these sites does offer fiber 
with a 2 mm diameter, which could do the trick if it's financially feasible 
for an individual.  There may also be some

www.fti.thomasregister.com/olc/fti/fiber7.htm
http://www.schott.com/fiberoptics/english/products/healthcare/medicalillumination/fiberbundles.html
http://ewweb.com/ar/electric_fiberoptic_lighting_hass/
http://www.efiber.net/Company_Listings/O/Optical_Fiber_Systems/optical_fiber_systems.htm

         Still, without meaning to discourage your adventurous leanings, 
the lighted switch idea seems to me to be the best and easiest 
solution.  But, if you're intent on fiber, then use your well-documented 
patience and look around a lot for a bargain bundle and go for it.  Let us 
know how you fare.

- Dick
(5368)