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**Video Poker, Keno, Slots, 21** Gaming machines => IGT I-Game and Game King => Topic started by: Tilt on February 15, 2014, 03:53:59 PM

Title: I-Game Light Burnout and stink
Post by: Tilt on February 15, 2014, 03:53:59 PM

This could be a generic slot question,however it occured in my I game.   I got home from work and the whole house smelled of fried electronics. For those who know what I'm talking about it's a very distinctive smell.  Anyway i went into the basement and tracked it down to my i-game.  The top box light burned out and stunk to high heaven.
It's the round type bulb.

Has this happened to anyone?  shouldn't the bulb just go out and not release toxic stink?

jdkmunch

« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2010, 08:06:02 PM »

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Did the bulb break? If not, I'd look for circuit board or PS damage.

StatFreak

« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2010, 08:08:08 PM »

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No break - it's black though.   The game is on and works fine. I think the ballast burned out or something.

jdkmunch

« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2010, 08:08:08 PM »

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No break - it's black though.   The game is on and works fine. I think the ballast burned out or something.

FORDSBS

« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2010, 08:19:20 PM »

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yep probably the ballast.. if you would have been there to see it you would have still been picking yourself up off the floor. They tend to cause lots of flashing, smoke and sizzles. Had a belly light on a few weeks ago, left the machine open for 4 days and still smell it inside, although it did look cool with the reels spinning and cabinet full of smoke.

Brianzz

« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2010, 05:03:29 AM »

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Any risk of fire??  This makes me nervous.

jdkmunch

« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2010, 06:10:40 AM »

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There's some risk of fire, since the ballast wiring is actually burning, but minimal. I never leave my machines on when I'm not home.. it's easier to hear a smoke detector from the living room than from across town.

Brianzz
 

« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2010, 06:19:50 AM »

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That's exactly what I'm worried about...  I usually leave my machines on for a week or two then off for a week.  Depending on my schedule and how often I can play them.     I feel turning the I-Game on and off every day would stress the components.   But if these things can flame out then I may think differently. 
 jdkmunch

« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2010, 06:42:27 AM »

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Munch
 You can disconnect just the top the ballast of your IGame. Behind the bulb mounted on the left side of the metal bracket you can see the ballast (rectangular box with two wires coming out of it) If you follow the two wires coming out of it you will find the connector about halfway between the ballast and the power distribution box. Cant remember the colors and Im at work so I cant look but the connector is easy to find.
The threat of the ballast bursting into flames is pretty low, but I would definitely disconnect it. 26 years in the F.D.  I ran alot of calls for burning smell that turned out to be a light ballast. Not a big problem other than the smell.

cruisepl

« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2010, 07:09:15 AM »

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Thanks!  I traced it out and it's definitely the ballast.   I have it disconnected now I going to try to find a replacement.

jdkmunch