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Title: How not to replace a flo tube in an IGT Post by: onesell on November 07, 2009, 09:48:31 PM I found this in a machine that had just been taken off a ferry
Title: Re: How not to replace a flo tube in an IGT Post by: onesell on November 07, 2009, 09:50:54 PM Here are the ends so you can have a closer look
Title: Re: How not to replace a flo tube in an IGT Post by: stayouttadabunker on November 08, 2009, 05:32:02 AM Jeesh, someone didn't or could NOT find the correct length bulb? :97-
Title: Re: How not to replace a flo tube in an IGT Post by: onesell on November 08, 2009, 07:19:40 AM I maybe wouldn't have found it quite so shocking (no pun intended) but the tape is masking tape not even insulation tape
Title: Re: How not to replace a flo tube in an IGT Post by: KirkLasVegas on November 08, 2009, 02:31:45 PM WOW...bet it didnt last long either. Looks like a 4 watt lamp going into a 15 watt setup. People dont understand how dangerous THAT is. The way a flourescent lamp/ballest works is the ballest "Rings" with the incoming 60 cycle power to inductively "Kick" the voltage to around 700 VOLTS to get the lamp to flash over or ionize, then regulates the total current thru the ballast (or the tube would "Run away").The starting/running voltage will certainly ruin your day...or worse.
Don't underestimate the 24 Volt DC "ballasts" in the IGT machines. They are high frequency, so you dont get the 60 cycle muscle reaction...but they too will kick your ass...be careful around them :) Kirk in Las Vegas Nine days to G2E!!! |