Incandescent lamps as resistances

Incandescent lamps have long been used as resistances in electrical measurements, but they have not been used over nearly as wide a range and variety of work as they might be. The reason for this is probably that information as to the resistance values and characteristics is not generally available and for that reason the proper lamps can not be easily selected. It is the purpose of this paper to emphasize the value of incandescent lamps as resistances, to give some information regarding the resistance characteristics, ranges of resistance and current carrying capacities available, and such other information as will assist one in the selection of the proper lamps for any particular purpose.