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Soda Machines, Coolers & Dispensers => Post 60's Machines & Coolers => Topic started by: Creighton on May 09, 2006, 10:02:47 pm

Title: Ballast super nova.
Post by: Creighton on May 09, 2006, 10:02:47 pm

Hi All,
Received some Cav light up sign parts today and the ballast had toasted itself pretty good. What is in the black residue and more important anybody know of a good cleaning solution to use.
Thanks in advance!!
Creighton

Title: Ballast super nova.
Post by: Pat Pixley on May 09, 2006, 11:15:21 pm

Hey there Creighton, can you drop a photo of what went up in smoke
I may have some extra light part's. And what needs to be cleaned
the machine or other.
Pat

Title: Ballast super nova.
Post by: firemun on May 10, 2006, 12:58:29 am

Be careful, some of the older ballasts had PCBs in them. If it is a liquid that has leaked out and dried up...don't handle it with your bare hands. Laquer thinner will clean it up.

Jeff

Title: Ballast super nova.
Post by: Kevin C on May 11, 2006, 09:16:31 am

Hello

Use WD-40 to clean with.

Kevin

Title: Ballast super nova.
Post by: rogerz on May 12, 2006, 12:18:02 am

Hey Jeff
what will these PCB's do to you?