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Title: Blown fluorescent light bulb
Post by: kmarrocco on September 19, 2020, 05:07:15 AM
Hello,
I have an S+ Double Blackjack 2 coin machine.  The fluorescent light bulb above the reels was not working when I got it.  First I tried a new bulb, no luck.  Then I tried swapping the starter with a known good one with a good bulb, no luck.  Then I figured it was the ballast so I ordered a new one and installed it, still no luck.  Now it seems that the replacement bulbs are getting blown as soon as I turn the machine on.   They do not illuminate at all before this happens.  Anyone have experience with this failure before and a potential solution?   Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Blown fluorescent light bulb
Post by: RB on September 19, 2020, 05:16:21 AM
Check the wires to be sure you are not pinching them when you close the door.
Title: Re: Blown fluorescent light bulb
Post by: Sunrise Side on September 19, 2020, 07:59:47 AM
Can you post pictures of the wiring of the fluorescent bulb starter and ballast.  Sounds like a wiring issue.
Title: Re: Blown fluorescent light bulb
Post by: kmarrocco on September 19, 2020, 08:54:52 AM
Thank you both for your replies.  While trying to take pictures I noticed a black wire that was broken between 2 zip ties that were about an inch apart.  It was hard to see but I reconnected it and put in a new lightbulb and it works.  Thanks again!
Title: Re: Blown fluorescent light bulb
Post by: RB on September 19, 2020, 09:17:19 AM
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