Quoted from aahgo:Is there a sequencer in the wait/walk sign? Or do you need to fabricate something if you wanted it to alternate?
I have not figured out the wiring to the 2 transformers in the signal. There are also 2 relays involved. I’m assuming the WALK is lit and then switches to a flashing then steady WAIT ?
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Quoted from Ballypin:I have not figured out the wiring to the 2 transformers in the signal. There are also 2 relays involved. I’m assuming the WALK is lit and then switches to a flashing then steady WAIT ?[quoted image][quoted image]
Is it just me, or does it look like they built all those electronics into the valve cover of a small block Chevy?
Quoted from Electronmagic:Is it just me, or does it look like they built all those electronics into the valve cover of a small block Chevy?
With the back cover on, it looks even better.
IMG_4036 (resized).jpegThe Pepsi is for me, the Corona for my friend Colson. Through thick and thin my pinball brother from another mother has been there the last few terrible months and when he mentioned Corona was his favorite beer.. well it was a chance to thank him. Purchase was a long shot that paid off, I contacted the seller a week ago who had not posted in months on FB market. Today he popped up with a reply and even offered a discount. I was off and running and a hour later both were in hand.
363961548_226470343713981_6504030156937489590_n (resized).jpgSharing a link to a thread I just started about LED neon controllers and trying to find one that can do traditional animation of individual strings of lights.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/faux-neon-adding-animation-to-led-neon-signs#post-7695008
I do have a real Fat Tire neon in the room as well, so I've got some street cred. I would've had 2 real neons; but, my Pacfica has a cracked tube and I haven't got anyone local to respond about fixing it.
Quoted from gdonovan:Hotdogs!!
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And keeping in the pinball spirit: Deli meats!!
Quoted from MrBally:And keeping in the pinball spirit: Deli meats!!
My daughter was over, spotted it and loves it, her favorite brand of roast beef apparently.
Quoted from yfz450:Picked this up for $30. Only half was working. Turned out to be a loose electrode on the Red neon tube. [quoted image]
Score!!
Found myself constantly tapping my phone for the time, or asking Alexa, so I sprung a whole 60 bucks (eBay) for a glass-tube neon clock for the gameroom. Red on the outside, and white neon on the inner ring. Simple, easy to read, and looks pretty cool with all the other neons in there!
Clock (resized).jpgQuoted from electricsquirrel:That is lovely, Alex!
I can't wait to see it lit up!
Eric
7 months went by and I finally got around to looking into this thing. She's alive! Just needed a power cord replaced and one side of the transformer reconnected.
The insert is a little hard to read when lit so I may need to find some other options. Fortunately it's just a cardboard sign that slides in from the top.
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Is the G&R sign custom made?
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That is one sweet G&R sign.
Quoted from jchristian11:Is the G&R sign custom made?
Ebay, said shipping from California, but probably from China.
Finally able to join the club! Very happy with them. Been looking for a Flyers one for a while and the Budweiser bow tie was a bonus.
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Hope you’ll indulge me on a few newbie questions:
What can I clean the frame safely with? Purple Power?
How about the tubes?
And the plastic/acrylic on the Bud Light?
Both plugs were neutered of their ground. Where’s a good place to get replacement cords?
The bow tie has red paint on the tubes that is flaking off (the black is flaking a bit also). Is it advisable to re-paint, leave it, or strip the flaking off of the red somehow since the neon is an orange-red?
The white around the puck on the Bud Light has a slight flicker to it. Any tips to fix it?
Thanks!!
Quoted from Ballypin:I had my pedestrian signal WALK sand WAIT tubes remasked at Neonworks of Cincinnati. They are located in the American Sign Museum and I saw this cool piece hanging in their shop. [quoted image][quoted image]
That place is always a treat to visit. I have not used them for work yet, but the work they do seems really nice. Very cool Walk/Don't walk neon. I have been keeping an eye out for one but always see the newer style.
Quoted from BJM-Maxx:The “FAKE LEDS” is awesome.
Yep, somebody was thinkin'.....
Quoted from Aladdin:Here’s the Blue Moon sign I bought my son in his new digs at school.
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Nice UofA Wildcats / Tucson
So I found this clock at the local flea market today. It’s actually neon. Unfortunately thr green outside ring does not glow. It seems the transformer is shot. Well I opened it up to see what I’m working with, and I just don’t know what to replace this with. Normally a neon transformer that’s 110v would do it, but But it has a 12v input for the clock. Could anyone tell me where I could find a replacement transformer for a cheaper clock like this?
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Auto parts store for fancy lighting for car accessories.
LTG : )
Quoted from Gundam_Pilot_:So I found this clock at the local flea market today. It’s actually neon. Unfortunately thr green outside ring does not glow. It seems the transformer is shot. Well I opened it up to see what I’m working with, and I just don’t know what to replace this with. Normally a neon transformer that’s 110v would do it, but But it has a 12v input for the clock. Could anyone tell me where I could find a replacement transformer for a cheaper clock like this?
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I assume it’s actually LED?
Quoted from LTG:Green tube ( that isn't lit ) is neon.
LTG : )
It helps if I slow down and read, ha. Odd though, 12V to ???V. I thought neon took very high voltage, low amperage to fire. I suppose that board could be doing that. Strange setup though.
Edit: something like this, I guess. But cha-ching!
https://www.wccdusa.com/neon-transformers-12-volt
Quoted from PinJim:It helps if I slow down and read, ha. Odd though, 12V to ???V. I thought neon took very high voltage, low amperage to fire. I suppose that board could be doing that. Strange setup though.
Edit: something like this, I guess. But cha-ching!
https://www.wccdusa.com/neon-transformers-12-volt
It's just a buck booster. A coil in a car does the same thing, turns 12V to 40,000-80,000V.
I'd simply buy a cheap clock or other 12v neon device off Ebay and gut it if you had your heart set on fixing this.
The clock itself looks like a common China "Coke" clock, there is bunches on Ebay.
Quoted from ramegoom:Check out this neon sign I just picked up. It's a facsimile of a vacuum tube, based on Rolling Rock beer. "33" turns out to be the quality guarantee on every can of beer, which is 33 words long. Sign is about 24 in. tall.
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Since spotting this 5 year old post a few years ago I have been keeping an eye out for this unique bit of neon...
I'm praying it arrives in one piece, I'll know Tuesday.
I rarely post about anything before it actually happens but in this case I'll make an exception and hope I'm not jinxing myself.
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Quoted from gdonovan:Since spotting this 5 year old post a few years ago I have been keeping an eye out for this unique bit of neon...
I'm praying it arrives in one piece, I'll know Tuesday.
I rarely post about anything before it actually happens but in this case I'll make an exception and hope I'm not jinxing myself.
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Quoted from gdonovan:Since spotting this 5 year old post a few years ago I have been keeping an eye out for this unique bit of neon...
I'm praying it arrives in one piece, I'll know Tuesday.
I rarely post about anything before it actually happens but in this case I'll make an exception and hope I'm not jinxing myself.
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I had one of these a few years back, it's one I wish I never sold. Would go great with my McIntosh amp!
If anyone happens to come across one, let me know!
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https://beerneonsforsale.com/product-category/newly-listed-items/?product-page=4
Here ya go
Quoted from meSz:I had one of these a few years back, it's one I wish I never sold. Would go great with my McIntosh amp!
If anyone happens to come across one, let me know!
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Is the 33 for Larry Bird? Haha
Quoted from Tyamry:Does anyone know what ballast I would need to replace the one in it and where I can get it.
Should be on the ballast front or back. If there is a neon sign shop in your area, try there for a new one. Or craigslist for a neon sign with broken tubes but good ballast.
LTG : )
Quoted from LTG:Should be on the ballast front or back. If there is a neon sign shop in your area, try there for a new one. Or craigslist for a neon sign with broken tubes but good ballast.
LTG : )
I have had good luck with these off Ebay, they have sold 1000s.
Watch videos on Youtube on getting the rubber boots off the glass, VERY easy to break if you are not patient.
Quoted from Zartan:They won’t ship it! It’s also on sale for $100 off!
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I paid $100 for mine. Shipped.
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