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« on: November 05, 2007, 12:17:11 am »
The previous owner of my machine said that the sign light would burn out rather quickly.  So, I started looking into replacing the ballast, etc.  It looks as though the ballast has already been replaced, as they cut and taped the wires instead of cutting off the crimped things and re-crimping with new.  I noticed the ballast is a 14, 15 & 20W ballast.  The replacement bulb however is 8W.  Could this be the reason the bulb is blowing so quickly?  Is there any suggestions of local stores that may carry an 8W ballast?  I've looked at the major home improvement places & my Ace store and can only find what's currently installed.  Thanks.
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« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2007, 10:42:38 am »
       Why not install a 15 watt bulb?
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« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2007, 11:45:53 am »
I can't seem to find a bulb of a larger wattage that has the same physical size.  I did try to find one of those as well.  I've contacted a couple of electrical supply places locally and they are checking into it.  Thanks.
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« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2007, 01:20:19 pm »
You could get a newer under-cabinet light, (of the same/8watts) & gut it for it's ballast..just a thought & maybe worth a trip to the big-box hardware stored to check it out. PaPixley & I have done this on many occasions to re-lamp a lightup sign...
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« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2007, 03:13:23 pm »
I can drop a photo tonight to show you  if you would like  smile.
plus it is alot easier , and no worry's

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« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2007, 07:57:35 pm »
Good idea guys.  Not sure why I didn't think of it... that wasn't meant to be an opening... I've found a ballast source, but might be easier and cheaper in the future as you can probably get the whole unit including the bulb cheaper than buying them seperate.
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« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2007, 10:17:28 pm »
Photo of the lighting John had told you about
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« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2007, 10:21:46 pm »
That's pretty cool and innovative!
Jim - this should go in the tips and turorials.
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« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2007, 02:22:44 pm »
I just did the same thing this week on a V77 I was haveing trouble with the lighting... My local menards was having a sale on them... $12.00 and done... snip a the plug end off, hook up and hang!..INSTANT LITE! and cheaper...
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« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2007, 11:02:09 pm »
It the best and like John said for $12.00 you really can't go wrong.

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