8W Ballast?

[Witchboard]

Well, got my ballast in.  Everything looks like it's working as it should.  I also picked up a 4W bulb for the door.  It's not working.  I thought the original bulb was blown, but I guess it's possible the socket has gone bad.  I verified it is plugged into the power block correctly using the wiring diagram on the inside of the door.  I guess I'll get my volt-meter out tomorrow and verify everything is hot.  Thanks again everybody for the help.

[johnieG]

HMMM   ....    You might want to check to see if there is a small silver little aluminum ( or possibly plastic) can near the ballast called the "starter" this is what starts the lamp, if you dont see one, or your see an empty round socket, it may be missing, or if you still dont see anything that looks like it, then your machine may ave a push-&-hold-to-start electrical switch ( you must manually push & hold the switch to light the bulb) just a thought...

if it needs a stater, these machines usually take an "F2" size or on smaller lamps even an "F25" , I'd go with the F2-starter if you're not sure which it should have.

[Witchboard]

Sorry for the confusion.  The sign light is working great.  The vend door light is a 4W incandescent bulb.  It's the vend door light that's not working.  Is it possible that the socket has corroded to a point to where it won't work?

[Witchboard]

Okay, I feel kinda stupid.  I metered everything out and it all should have been working.  I guess the bulb was so hard to get to, I didn't have it screwed all the way in.    All lighting is working now.

[johnieG]

Hmm looks like you picked the wrong day to give up drinking!    (airplane)


well done ( or at least medium-rare) 

[Witchboard]

Yup.  Just a couple of more things to do and I'll be finished.  Still have to fix the dime microswitch in the coin mech as it sticks sometimes & clean/polish up the outside.  Thanks for all the help.

[pyro3256]

just a note. as an electrician doing odd jobs for people. i have found tha those odd ball type fixtures are found at aquarium supply stores.

[collecture]

just a note. as an electrician doing odd jobs for people. i have found tha those odd ball type fixtures are found at aquarium supply stores.

Hmmm...
Wonder if the elusive 7W C55 bulb is there?