Light Bulb Krypton 12 Volt A350-0000B

The Krypton 12 Volt Light Bulb (part# A350-0000B) is the small “peanut” style headlight bulb fitted to the nozzle of Tacony’s upright vacuums. It is one of the most widely shared parts in the whole catalogue — the same bulb turns up under the Tornado, Riccar, Simplicity and CleanMax badges — which is why this listing carries no brand or model in its title.

Compatible Models for the Krypton 12 Volt Light Bulb

This part is a genuine Tacony OEM component shared across multiple brands and models:

• Tornado: CK ULW 13/1 — Model TV280-W12-U, and other Tornado uprights
• Riccar: R10 series, R17 and other lighted uprights
• Simplicity: S10 series and other lighted uprights
• CleanMax: lighted ultralight and commercial uprights

Tacony’s Where-Used record returns 73 machines for this part number, far more than the record will display at once, so the list above names the families rather than pretending to be exhaustive. If your upright takes a 12-volt peanut bulb in the nozzle, this is almost certainly it — and if you want certainty, call us with the model and we will confirm before you order.

What the bulb does

It lights the floor immediately ahead of the nozzle. On a commercial machine that is not a luxury: it is what lets an operator see thread, grit and edges under desks and along baseboards, in rooms that are usually being cleaned outside daylight hours. Krypton fill lets the filament run hotter and brighter than a plain incandescent of the same size without shortening its life.

Signs the bulb needs replacing

Usually it simply stops lighting. Before ordering, check the obvious alternatives: a bulb that has worked loose in its socket, a corroded or discoloured socket contact, or a broken lens letting debris in. If a new bulb fails quickly the fault is not the bulb — look at the socket (part# A018-0900) and the wiring, because a poor contact runs hot and kills bulbs in sequence.

Fitting the bulb

Unplug the machine and let the bulb cool before touching it. Access is through the lens on the nozzle cover; the bulb pulls straight out of its socket rather than twisting. Handle the new one by its base — finger oil on the glass creates a hot spot and shortens its life — push it fully home until it seats, and refit the lens before powering up. If the lens is cracked or clouded, replace it at the same time; a fogged lens wastes most of what the bulb produces.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tacony equipment since 1956. Browse the CK ULW 13/1 nozzle assembly parts or read more at tornadovac.com. Questions? Call 763-535-0770 or visit 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Krypton 12 Volt Light Bulb (part# A350-0000B) do?

It is the headlight bulb in the vacuum’s nozzle, lighting the floor directly ahead of the machine so an operator can see thread, grit and edges in rooms that are usually cleaned outside daylight hours.

What models does this bulb fit?

A great many. Tacony’s records return 73 machines for this part number, spanning Tornado, Riccar, Simplicity and CleanMax uprights — it is the standard 12-volt “peanut” bulb across the range. Call 763-535-0770 with your model if you want it confirmed.

My new bulb failed quickly. What should I check?

The socket, not the bulb. A corroded or loose socket contact runs hot and will kill bulbs one after another; so will a cracked lens that lets debris and moisture in. Check the light socket (part# A018-0900) and its wiring before fitting another bulb.

How do I order the Krypton 12 Volt Light Bulb (part# A350-0000B) or get help?

You can add the Krypton 12 Volt Light Bulb (part# A350-0000B) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.