LED Tube lights for S2000

[ichogger]

Any suggestions on what you guys and gals have used to replace your fluorescents in your S2000's? I have a SS Sizzling Sevens and a Ms. Little Green Men vision. I'm wanting to cut down on the heat output. The T5's in the vision are 6" I believe and the T8's in the body are 2 footers, right?

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Chuck

[stayouttadabunker]

I know Happs has been selling them if you don't have qualms about paying
outrageous mystery shipping charges - then that would be the way to go!
However, I'd do an internet search at various light bulb warehouse websites.
for some reason, they're expensive as hell here in the states.
The companies here jack up the prices so high perhaps because of duty and importation costs.
Everything LED-wise is so much cheaper from overseas but you have to be patient on the shipping...
They seem to snail across the Pacific in slow boats...lol

[ichogger]

I was afraid I was gonna have to do the over seas thing. I was just hoping someone had an in on a local place. I guess I'll order from Hong Kong and hope the container doesn't fall into the ocean. Unfortunately, that has happened to me before. Seriously. I've dealt with Happ before for my MAME machine and sticker shipping sticker shock is putting it nicely.

Thanks anyway,

Chuck

[stayouttadabunker]

Yeah...it sucks when all the slots are really made in mexico or the parts come from japan.
I don't think there's one complete machine "Made In U.S.A." anymore. 

[cruisepl]

Any suggestions on what you guys and gals have used to replace your fluorescents in your S2000's? I have a SS Sizzling Sevens and a Ms. Little Green Men vision. I'm wanting to cut down on the heat output. The T5's in the vision are 6" I believe and the T8's in the body are 2 footers, right?

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Chuck

Take a look at superbightleds.com they have sections for general lighting and for bars/strips.  They are not the direct plug ins like Happ sells but they dont cost an arm and leg either. With a little know how (which I dont have) there must be a way to make these work in slot machines.

 

[KirkLasVegas]

Any suggestions on what you guys and gals have used to replace your fluorescents in your S2000's? I have a SS Sizzling Sevens and a Ms. Little Green Men vision. I'm wanting to cut down on the heat output. The T5's in the vision are 6" I believe and the T8's in the body are 2 footers, right?

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Chuck

Take a look at superbightleds.com they have sections for general lighting and for bars/strips.  They are not the direct plug ins like Happ sells but they dont cost an arm and leg either. With a little know how (which I dont have) there must be a way to make these work in slot machines.

 

HAPP buys their LED tube replacements from "LedTech" in Van Nuys, California
Now I'm not saying you should do a "End Run" on HAPP.....
Oh what the hell...yes..buy them directly from Ledtech...screw HAPP 

Kirk

[reho33]

Or get CCFL bulbs for auto use, get a 12v plugin transformer, and make a holder where the florescent would normally go, I am thinking about doing this myself, colors available also.

[Foster]

Try MCM-Electronics

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/LEDTECH-19209-415-R-/25-3520

[KirkLasVegas]

Try MCM-Electronics

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/LEDTECH-19209-415-R-/25-3520

Thats the one..see the LedTech part number......

Kirk

[ashyron]

Or get CCFL bulbs for auto use, get a 12v plugin transformer, and make a holder where the florescent would normally go, I am thinking about doing this myself, colors available also.

I just happen to run across this thread.  Anyway, Som (asommer) has put CCFL on one or two of his machines but I think only in place of the reel light.  I think when he had The Munsters theme in he has one white and one green.  He said two greens was too dark.  I can ask him the next time I call him or when I go over see if he will let me take some pics.  I was thinking of doing CCFL too because Som said something about paying like $4 each for these he bought and he just tapped in to the coin demon. 

[ichogger]

That would be great. I'm just looking at options as obviously the fluorescents put off a lot of heat and they have faded the reels, especially on the Ms. Little Green Men. I mean the yellows are actually flaking away.

Chuck

[tacman]

Sorry for the detour, but ashyron now that you mentioned Sommer, have you talked to him lately? I haven't seen him post in quite a while?

 Dan (tacman)

[KirkLasVegas]

Sorry for the detour, but ashyron now that you mentioned Sommer, have you talked to him lately? I haven't seen him post in quite a while?

 Dan (tacman)

He might be in the middle of a "move" Dan. He was going to drop in up here in Vegas a few weeks ago and I didnt hear from him.
I'm pretty sure we will hear from him from his new location outside the USA
I will try his phone numbers I have in Socal and see if he answers...


Kirk

[KirkLasVegas]

Sorry for the detour, but ashyron now that you mentioned Sommer, have you talked to him lately? I haven't seen him post in quite a while?

 Dan (tacman)

He might be in the middle of a "move" Dan. He was going to drop in up here in Vegas a few weeks ago and I didnt hear from him.
I'm pretty sure we will hear from him from his new location outside the USA
I will try his phone numbers I have in Socal and see if he answers...


Kirk

I called him a few minutes ago. Som is fine, has been VERY busy and is still planning his move.
He says to say "HI" to everyone for him, and thanks for thinking about him


Kirk

[ashyron]

Sorry for the detour, but ashyron now that you mentioned Sommer, have you talked to him lately? I haven't seen him post in quite a while?

 Dan (tacman)

Dan, he has been so busy with work he can barely do anything else.  I actually did get a joke email from him this morning, first email from him in over a week.  He hasn't had time to be on the site let alone be home or able to come out here to get the money I have to give him.

He might be in the middle of a "move" Dan.

Kirk

Oh yea, that too.  He has lots to pack up to move.

[ROCKET]

Or get CCFL bulbs for auto use, get a 12v plugin transformer, and make a holder where the florescent would normally go, I am thinking about doing this myself, colors available also.

ON THE OLD FORUM I DID A COMPLETE DEMONSTRATION ON COLD CATHODE LIGHTING ETC
DO NOT BUY FROM HAAP LIKE A FORMER MEMBER DID AND PAY 44.?? PLUS SHIPPING

THERE WAS A LINK I POSTED FOR BUYING THEM IN THE USA AND OUT OF USA SAME DEALER !!

THEY RUN ON 12 VOLT DC TWO BULBS MADE BY LOGISYS WERE 4.99 --to 6.99 SHIPPED

WE ALL HAVE A 12 VOLT AC TRANSFORMER LEFT OVER FROM A CORDLESS PHONE OR SOMETHING IN HOUSE ??

I WAS MAKING HOUSE ALARMS WITH THEM . SINCE MOST CAME WITH A SOUND ACTIVATED SENSOR THAT WAS ADJUSTABLE ON THE GOOD ONES OR PRE-SET ON REG SERIES ..

YOU JUST PULL THE STANDARD FLOURECENT AND ADAPT THESE IN PLACE --THEY RUN COOLER THAN COOL !!

COME IN RED -BLUE -ULTRAVIOLET  >not eye burn << "rick hunter " lol
they come in two packs or singles .. in 6-inch

CITIDEALS ?? EBAY PERHAPS

THERE ARE DOZENS WHO SELL THEM . I PURCHASED 1000 SETS 5--6 YRS AGO STILL HAVE 20 PAIR LEFT .

'LOGISYS"IS THE NAME BRAND IN BLUE BOX MADE IN CHINA

==================================================================
THE HOUSE ALARMS WERE EASY SET THE SOUND RECOGNIZER NEAR A DOOR ETC OR WALL ..RUN LIGHT TO A ROOM YOUR IN WITH T.V. OR AMBIENT NOISE ALL THE TIME .. >>>OH SOUNDS LIKE THE GAME ROOM <<<<  IF SOMEONE KNOCKS THE LIGHT BLINKS OR FLICKERS !!

GOOD FOR OLD PEOPLE WHO CANT HEAR SOUND BUT STILL SEE THE LIGHT !!!

[ashyron]

As I recall, these are what Som has on his machine.  Just different colors or course.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-Blue-6-CCFL-Cold-Cathode-Neon-Tube-Light-Lamp-Bulb_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3efc042604QQitemZ270516102660QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

But I am wondering if these might be better??  They are 12 inch long instead of 6 inches long. 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-White-12-CCFL-Cold-Cathode-Car-Neon-Tube-Light-Lamp_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3efc0409a4QQitemZ270516095396QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[KirkLasVegas]

As I recall, these are what Som has on his machine.  Just different colors or course.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-Blue-6-CCFL-Cold-Cathode-Neon-Tube-Light-Lamp-Bulb_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3efc042604QQitemZ270516102660QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

But I am wondering if these might be better??  They are 12 inch long instead of 6 inches long. 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-White-12-CCFL-Cold-Cathode-Car-Neon-Tube-Light-Lamp_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3efc0409a4QQitemZ270516095396QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

GREAT IDEA!!!
Think a little OUTSIDE of the box here.....
We all love a room totally lit up, it looks great. But who wants to have a few KW of power on all the time? Simply wire these to the outlet inside the machine or a seperate circuit and leave just the CCFL's lit, even tho the machines are asleep....
So these stay on,drawing close to nothing for power....
Use a X-10 controller to sense motion in the room so they light when you walk in....
I might have to order some of these to play with....

Thanks for the link

Kirk

[stayouttadabunker]

I have those Logisy lights on my S+.
I tried the "blue" light but it didn't work too well with some strips.
Especially if some symbols on your strips are green like Leap Frog for instance.
The colors don't look right.
I really like the white ones but it's all depends on what color strips you have.

The little Velcro's tend to fall off, and when it does,
it happens usually while the reels are in motion 
I find it best to use an adhesive such as Goop to hold the lights in place.
It dries to the consistency similar to bathroom caulking.
If the bulb ever burns out, you'll need a sharp exacto knife to cut it off.
Don't glue them to the reel glass or you'll be sorry later on when you have to replace it.

[KirkLasVegas]

I odered some from him.....
BE CAREFUL! his site is majorly screwed up!
Some of it is in Euros (doesnt convert)
Some of it is in USA

Kirk

[ashyron]

I have those Logisy lights on my S+.
I tried the "blue" light but it didn't work too well with some strips.
Especially if some symbols on your strips are green like Leap Frog for instance.
The colors don't look right.
I really like the white ones but it's all depends on what color strips you have.

The little Velcro's tend to fall off, and when it does,
it happens usually while the reels are in motion 
I find it best to use an adhesive such as Goop to hold the lights in place.
It dries to the consistency similar to bathroom caulking.
If the bulb ever burns out, you'll need a sharp exacto knife to cut it off.
Don't glue them to the reel glass or you'll be sorry later on when you have to replace it.

It's been so long since I have seen Som's setup  of these but as I recall he used the plastic cable ties to keep his in place.  This also made it easy to change colors if you change games.
 

I odered some from him.....
BE CAREFUL! his site is majorly screwed up!
Some of it is in Euros (doesnt convert)
Some of it is in USA

Thanks for the notice.  If paying by PayPal doesn't PayPal convert it for you?  If I get around to ordering some I think I will go with the 12 inch ones. 

Kirk

[stayouttadabunker]

What did he zip tie them too?
The existing fluorescent lamp metal bracket?

[ashyron]

What did he zip tie them too?
The existing fluorescent lamp metal bracket?

As I recall, yes.      I believe (but don't quote me) he took out the fluorescent bulb and cable tied the CCFL's in that area.  Like I said, it's been so long since I have seen his set-up of these.

[tacman]

Thanks for the update on Sommer, guys. K+ to ya!

 Dan (tacman)

[Jim]

in this picture look at the reel area, you can see how white the area looks in comparison to the belly and award.