(Topic ID: 268289)

Balmy Creature ramp led lights not working properly.

By Ciro74

3 years ago



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#1 3 years ago

Hi all
I have led bulbs installed in my CFTBL, in the ramp and whirlpool. The chase light sequence works properly but during normal (not creature feature) play mode, some of the lamps stay on while a few others flicker.

It’s been awhile since I’ve had Creature up and running but I seem to remember that the ramp and whirlpool we’re unlit until chase sequence during creature movie play.

Can someone confirm the normal function of these lights and if the LED are causing this issue? Are they perhaps taking on too much current and can’t help lighting?

Any help appreciated.

#2 3 years ago

This is a known issue with (I think) certain brands of the mini leds. It has to do with the amount of power draw being reduced with LEDs and it not being enough to tell the triacs on the board that things are 'off'.

I was able to fix mine for the most part by replacing one or two of the more inconspicuous bulbs with incandescents. You can further reduce the impact of the colour difference by painting those bulbs with heat resistant glass paint the same colour as your leds.

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