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Title: Need help with the back box light for Revenge from Mars Pinball
Post by: BBurch824 on March 11, 2013, 11:27:17 am

Hello Everyone. I need some ideas of what to check out on my Revenge from Mars game. The florencent light in the back box doesnt work. I tried replacing the bulb already of course, no luck. Cant find any info online. Someone help please.  Thanks

Edited* I see i accidentally posted this where i shouldn't have. Im sorry, i dont see how to delete it.

Title: Re: Need help with the back box light for Revenge from Mars Pinball
Post by: spoot on March 11, 2013, 12:08:15 pm

Guess I'd check the usual.....all fuses, loose wires, etc.  Does revenge use a ballast?

Title: Re: Need help with the back box light for Revenge from Mars Pinball
Post by: BBurch824 on March 11, 2013, 12:16:57 pm

yes i think its a ballast. How would i know if thats what i need to replace and where would i get a new one?

Title: Re: Need help with the back box light for Revenge from Mars Pinball
Post by: BBurch824 on March 11, 2013, 02:20:18 pm

Pretty sure i need a new ballast but i cant seem to find one for sale anywhere.
I need an,  A-23155 ballast. 

Any ideas??   Thanks

Title: Re: Need help with the back box light for Revenge from Mars Pinball
Post by: PL1 on March 11, 2013, 05:20:13 pm

Normally I'd recommend Marco Specialties since they carry it here (http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/A-23155), but they're currently out of stock.

Mad Amusements (http://mad-amusements.com/product.php?id_product=1250) also carries them, but I can't vouch for the company, so Caveat Emptor.


Scott

Title: Re: Need help with the back box light for Revenge from Mars Pinball
Post by: spoot on March 11, 2013, 11:39:17 pm

PL1 beat me too it....$15 part if that's really your issue.  I've ordered from Mad Amusements once so far without issues.

Title: Re: Need help with the back box light for Revenge from Mars Pinball
Post by: MTPPC on March 12, 2013, 02:44:10 am

A starter can be bought for around 3 bux from any hardware store. It's rare for ballasts to go bad without smelling like burning plastic.

(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRqOX2jCX56aA9DpwWUy_cSFY2nSqHtSc3I5Ki74ARYMuuDlFuq)

Title: Re: Need help with the back box light for Revenge from Mars Pinball
Post by: BBurch824 on March 12, 2013, 09:13:38 pm

Quote from: MTPPC on March 12, 2013, 02:44:10 am

A starter can be bought for around 3 bux from any hardware store. It's rare for ballasts to go bad without smelling like burning plastic.

(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRqOX2jCX56aA9DpwWUy_cSFY2nSqHtSc3I5Ki74ARYMuuDlFuq)

So, im kinda confused. Does RFM use this starter? I cant find any mention of it in any diagrams. Do i use this starter to do something else?