Product Description
These are the replacement bulbs for a Mars TB8 or 888 Traffic Breaker. Two part numbers: 160001 is the red bulb with a clear lens, 160000 is the clear bulb with a clear lens. Both are $325.
What you are buying is a component, not a beacon. The housing, the pedestal and the oscillating mechanism stay on the vehicle. If any of those has failed, this part will not bring your beacon back.
One honest caveat up front. The exact part structure and the generation fit still need confirming against the manufacturer's parts breakdown. Check your beacon against that document before ordering, because $325 is a lot to spend on a part that turns out to suit a different generation.
What is the difference between 160001 and 160000?
Bulb colour. The 160001 is listed as the red bulb with a clear lens, and the 160000 as the clear bulb with a clear lens. Both carry the same $325 price. One trap worth naming: a clear lens on your beacon does not tell you which bulb is behind it, because a red bulb under a clear lens is a normal arrangement on these units. Look at the bulb itself, or at the part number on the one you are replacing, rather than assuming from the lens.
Is this a bulb, a conversion kit, or a complete beacon?
A bulb, and the distinction costs real money. A replacement bulb puts your beacon back as it was. A conversion kit, the LED888CK or LED888CKR, swaps the light source for LED and takes the lamp out of your maintenance schedule entirely. A complete TB8 replaces the lot, housing included. Three prices, three different problems, which is why they are listed apart.
Will these fit your Mars 888?
That is the question to answer before you order, and we are not going to answer it for you with a claim we cannot back. Mars 888 beacons have run across several generations, and current units come in factory LED as well as the older incandescent build. No standalone manufacturer specification confirming the assembly detail for either part turned up in this research. Pull the Mars 888 parts breakdown and check your beacon's generation against it.
Do these work in a factory LED TB8?
Do not assume so. A factory LED TB8 is built around a different light source, and a replacement bulb intended for an incandescent generation has no established compatibility with it. We would rather tell you to check than sell you a part that sits on a shelf. If your beacon is a current LED unit, the parts you need are different ones, and the manufacturer's replacement parts finder is the place to confirm that.
How do you identify which lamp your beacon takes?
Start with the beacon, not the paperwork. Find the model number on the unit, then match it against the manufacturer's parts breakdown for the Mars 888 range. That document is what connects a beacon generation to the part numbers that belong in it. A purchase record from years back, or a number pencilled inside a locker door, is a fine starting point and a poor final answer. Beacons get swapped and repaired without the paperwork following.
When does a conversion kit make more sense than a bulb?
When you are tired of doing this. A replacement bulb costs $325 and gets you back to where you were, including the lamp replacement interval you already find annoying. The LED888CK and LED888CKR kits also cost $325 and replace the light source with an LED module rated at 50,000 hours. If your beacon is on the compatible list for those kits, think about which $325 you would rather spend. If it is not, the bulb is your route.
Who orders these parts?
Fire and emergency vehicle maintenance, almost exclusively. The Mars 888 has been on apparatus for a long time, and departments keep them running partly because the warning pattern is recognizable and partly because the housings outlast everything else on the truck. Nobody ordering one of these needs persuading. They need the exact part number, an honest line on what fits, and the price.
Key Features
Replacement bulb for a Mars TB8 or 888 Traffic Breaker
160001 red bulb with clear lens
160000 clear bulb with clear lens
Exact Tri Lite part numbers
Component-level repair rather than a full beacon replacement
Listed separately from the LED conversion kits and the complete beacon
Key Benefits
Universal Fit Guarantee
We guarantee this cover will fit any standard rectangular vent in sizes 10x4, 12x4, 12x6, or 14x6 inches, on both steel and aluminum registers. If it does not fit your rectangular vents, we will refund your purchase immediately.
Filter Quality Promise
Every filter is MERV-3 rated polyester that meets EPA standards for allergen capture. We guarantee the filter will maintain proper airflow when replaced monthly. If you experience any airflow issues with a fresh filter, contact us for immediate replacement.
Made in USA
Covers manufactured in the United States with quality materials. Filters produced to EPA MERV standards. Supporting American jobs while ensuring the highest quality for your family's health.
Expert Health & HVAC Support
Questions about allergen reduction, filter maintenance, MERV ratings, or installation? Our knowledgeable team understands both indoor air quality and HVAC systems. Real people who care about your family's breathing and health.
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 160001 and 160000?
Are both priced the same?
Are these complete Mars 888 beacon units?
Will they fit a factory LED TB8?
Can I upgrade an incandescent Mars 888 to LED instead?
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Customer Testimonials
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