Source for 63 LED bulbs?

[RiseLikeRa]

Just rub in how much I over paid,  why don't ya .
You had better order fast.   In a month there may not be a USPS.  Kevin Costner rides again !
Ra

[Simple Sam]

Just rub in how much I over paid,  why don't ya .
You had better order fast.   In a month there may not be a USPS.  Kevin Costner rides again !
Ra

Ha, ha.


Actually, I was trying to make the case for others to try it as it is quite affordable.  I've got some NOS and reproduction glass in my machines and do not want to see it ruined.

[SPN]

I want to change my regular bulbs to led on all my Bally em slot machines and before buying them I just want to check if this are the right bulbs to buy?
And are this warm white the best option or should I use white ?

Thanks 🤗

[slcjeeper]

In my opinion those lamps are too hot, not temperature wise. They will create hot spots of light. I find myself using a variety of bulbs, but primarily frosted warm white. You’ll find they have a white dome over the SMDs. Anyhow, I’ve actually been working right down the street from Cointaker and have had the opportunity to see what they have on the shelves for lighting. It’s overwhelming! Now something else that will change everything is the artwork. Some colors just look better with cooler light. The Super Flex work well behind behind the reel glass when the occasional dead spot appears. For the coin tray I use both warm and cool #63 LEDs. Again It’s going to depend on the colors of the artwork. The cool 63 really make the coin tray sparkle. I recommend getting at least a sample of 4-5 of each to try out. Cointaker will sell the bulbs per piece.

[SPN]

Sounds like you know what’s best for the different spots on the machine and I gonna order a bunch of the frosted dome #44 warm white and some other colors, but I’m not sure about the 63 led, I could not find it in frosted dome, and I’m afraid if I use the super flex on the reel glass it will make a hot spot and not that good spread light..

Could you post a picture inside how you have installed the 63 led?

Do any of you use led tubes 6w too, and if how does it work?

[slcjeeper]

The 63 LED bulbs aren't offered with a dome. These are the ones I use https://cointaker.com/products/63-super-5
Since some coin tray lenses are clear and others are frosted,  you'll have to try both colors. Something else you can do with the coin tray is to remove the lenses completely or if you really want a precise color, use a piece of light gels. Rosco offers a small sample book and I just cut what I need out of it https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ER2YG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_PRB2M8ZCJPPVVFSNVMC0
I'll see about getting some pictures of installed bulbs for you.

As far as replacing the fluorescent tubes, I'm still experimenting.  They are generally offered in two types. With one you'll bypass the Ballast and go straight to power and another type is plug and play with the existing wiring.  Now here's a drawback to using all LEDs. These EM machines work best when warm. So keeping the Ballast connected will help with that. Otherwise you'll need something to give off some heat inside the machine,  like a light bulb. A good place to locate it is behind the drop coin chute on the right side of the machine.  A19 25w work well as they are small. I have one plugged into the service outlet inside the machine.

[SPN]

So you are using the 63 Super 7V ac/dc on the sides on the reel glass too?

[slcjeeper]

Yes, but needed to get a little creative making lenses for them. With some artwork the LEDs hot spot strongly.

[Trisail]

Saw this topic about LED bulbs. The 63 incandescent is a 7V bulb.

Has anyone tried a 6.3 LED bayonet ?  These are more widely available and less expensive. Probably many different lenses and options.

Thought I would ask. Just checkin...

Tony

[wolftalk]

Saw this topic about LED bulbs. The 63 incandescent is a 7V bulb.

Has anyone tried a 6.3 LED bayonet ?  These are more widely available and less expensive. Probably many different lenses and options.

I think the 63 was chosen for its size / light spread so it more uniformly lit a larger area.  It's on the 6V circuit along with all the 44/47/55 lamps they used.   

it may or may not be easy to replace the 63 socket with one/two of the smaller sockets the other lamps use ... depends on the game.  You could also replace the socket with led strips/arrays if hot spotting was an issue.

[SPN]

Does anyone have pictures of their led installation with bulbs or tubes?

I think led strips sounds like a good alternative too and it does remove the heat too I guess..