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Troubleshooting - Lighting - Space Invaders Pin
Toadie:
So I agree with you and the manuals I've read also suggest ensuring that the rectifier is working correctly. Last night though I had insomnia as I often do so I kept tinkering... and I think I found it :applaud: Of course I could be totally wrong but I haven't blown anything up yet and my TP's are testing the correct voltage. I'm not out of the woods yet but for some reason it hit me that I replaced the bulbs in the mushroom caps and that they still didn't light up. So I started with wire 1 (white) on the J1 and started mucking with the play field. Long story short it led me to the caps. Pulled the bulbs and everything is working well on the rectifier.
I still need to figure out the bayonets but I learned some good stuff.
I also did give much thought to my soldering job... as awesome as it is ;D I probably should redo all the connectors just out of proper care.
Do you know of a rectifier rebuild kit or something like you were talking about? What about the best place to get lamp sockets? I know the LED argument but I think I want to keep this old school and I've switched over to 47's.
Toadie:
ok tested a little more tonight... one specific mushroom cap (GI light inside) tends to short the F5 fuse.
ChadTower:
Not sure if he sells an official kit but if you contact Ed at Great Plains Electronics he'll get you what you need. He's my go to guy for stuff like this if I'm not just buying parts off Mouser.
I buy all my lamp sockets at Pinball Life. Top shelf customer service and excellent prices.
Toadie:
Ok, time to wrap this one up.... and start the next one :banghead:
I purchased a new rectifier board for many reasons even though my voltages appeared to be ok. Main reason though was the feedback from here an the newer technology. On the lighting side, I believe I have everything worked out, now I just need to look at individual lamp sockets but I'm pretty sure all my power and wiring is good.
On to my next challenge and new thread...
ChadTower:
What rectifier board did you buy?
Not sure it would actually be "newer tech". There is only so many ways you can do AC-DC conversion and fusing.
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