AC dealer lighted signs
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Topic: AC dealer lighted signs
Posted By: KurtDE
Subject: AC dealer lighted signs
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 7:19am
| I acquired a 3x 12 AC lighted sign a while back. and just dug it out of storage so I can hang it in my new barn. My Question is what voltage did these signs use? I tried is on 110v but only 2 of the 6 foot tubes partially light. any body know anything about these type of signs? |
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Posted By: Orange Blood
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 7:23am
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Signs can be any voltage, from 120Vac to typicality 277V. There should be a tag on the ballast somewhere that tells you what input voltage it is looking for. It could be that it is a multi voltage ballast, and you will be lucky, or it could be fixed at 277, then you have a little work to do. Once you know what voltage you are looking for, then we can help you out. It could also be that the dealer just didn't put new bulbs in for the last few years, since they knew they were closing, and the bulbs are bad, but let's not guess, till we know the input voltage. ------------- Still in use: HD7 WC C CA WD 2-WD45 WD45LP WD45D D14 3-D17 D17LP 2-D19D D19LP 190XTD 190XTLP 720 D21 220 7020 7030 7040 7045 3-7060 Projects: 3-U UC 2-G 2-B 2-C CA 7-WC RC WDLP WF D14 D21 210 7045 N7 |
Posted By: KurtDE
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 7:33am
| I Tried to read the label on the ballast but most of of it is missing and what is left is unreadable. I tried all the tubes in the spot that the 2 would partially light and all 6 tubes light the same so I think they are good. any more suggestions? |
Posted By: Orange Blood
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 7:40am
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Welllllllllll? If I were there, I would try some things, but since it is electricity, I don't think I want to talk you through it over the web. Can you post some pics of the ballast? ------------- Still in use: HD7 WC C CA WD 2-WD45 WD45LP WD45D D14 3-D17 D17LP 2-D19D D19LP 190XTD 190XTLP 720 D21 220 7020 7030 7040 7045 3-7060 Projects: 3-U UC 2-G 2-B 2-C CA 7-WC RC WDLP WF D14 D21 210 7045 N7 |
Posted By: Dave in il
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 7:52am
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I hate to say it, but it might be better to have an electrician look at it. I know we're all DIY kinda guys but this might be a case where one wrong move could screw up your sign. ------------- AGCO My Allis Gleaner Company |
Posted By: DonDittmar
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 8:08am
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Could be a shocking experience.............. ------------- Experience is a fancy name for past mistakes. "Great moments are born from great opportunity" 1968 D15D,1962 D19D Also 1965 Cub Loboy and 1958 JD 720 Diesel Pony Start |
Posted By: Calvin Schmidt
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 8:12am
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I have the same sign and its plugged into a 120V wall outlet. It needed new bulbs when I got it. Worst case you may need new ballast if new bulbs don't light up. ------------- Nothing is impossible if it is properly financed |
Posted By: Henry se/k!
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 8:19am
| You need a new ballest, may be new scokets for blubs and new bulbs. I have had two fixed. lately.The cost arond 300. It will work like new |
Posted By: allisrutledge
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 9:21am
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My 3x12 works on 110 V also. Scott ------------- Allis Chalmers still exist in my mind and barns |
Posted By: NJBizValuations8
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 9:24am
| It could be that it is a multi voltage ballast, and you will be lucky, or it could be fixed at 277, then you have a little work to do. |
Posted By: MNLonnie
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 3:25pm
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I would be rather suprised if it's 277 volt. My guess would be some parts need replacing. ------------- Waukesha B, B, IB, G, styled WF, D15, 615 backhoe, 2-Oliver OC3's, 4 Ford Model T's, 3 Model A Fords, AV8 Coupe, AV8 Roadster, 1933 Ford Wrecker |
Posted By: Protrucker
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 3:50pm
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Are there starters for the bulbs? You might just need to replace those. That could be a cheap easy fix. ------------- "ALLIS EXPRESS" Allis Chalmers  1944 B, 1949 B,  D14, WC
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Posted By: dave63
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 5:08pm
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Send it to me and I will fix it. BTW I will need to keep it for an undetermined amount of time. LOL ------------- The universal answer to all questions is yes, how much do you want to spend? |
Posted By: EricSWPA
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 9:40pm
| Sounds like a ballast issue but if the bulbs are dark at the ends you could try new bulbs ive seen old bulbs sorta light but never get bright just kinda flicker |