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Need help wiring Marquee light (Fluoresc.)
Justin:
I'd like to use the original fluorescent light for the marquee of my Centipede cab.
Perhaps some of the electricians here :) would allow me to pick their brains...
2 Questions:
1) This was originally wired to the cabinet's power supply/transformer. Now that the PS is gone, can I simply rewire to a standard power cable and plug to a 110V outlet? Someone put a sticker on the harness stating: 125V yikes... The Ballast however specifies: 35 amp 118V 60HZ.
2) How would I wire this thing? This is what I currently have... I assume one is the Positive, the other Negative, and a ground. But which is which? Any help appreciated! ???
BobA:
Looks like a standard flourescent lighting setup. Here is a link to Bob Robert's site and his flourescent lighting info.
http://www.dameon.net/BBBB/fixture.html
BobA
Justin:
Well, I figured it out with that link from Bob Roberts.
The only problem now, is that it seems like I need to shake the whole thin for it to turn on. I think it is the starter that needs the shaking. is this normal? It's a brand new starter!
-J
BobA:
It is not normal to be shaken to work unless there is a corroded contact that could be causing problems. It might be that or it might be the capacitance of your hand near it. Did you get a new flourescent tube as well. Sometimes they get weak and do not fire right away. Very common problem.
BobA
Justin:
Boba: *all* components are brand new.