My BeeR stopped lighting !
I think my transformer may be out as it doesnt flicker or dimly light etc...
Where do I get a replacement for these tiny transformers?
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Quoted from grantopia:Did you try sliding off the black cap and making sure all the wires were still connected?
I'll test it out later on.
But indications are that since the wires are twisted on, they should touch and make contact even if just barely.
But the question remains that if one needed a new mini transformer, where to get one? I imagine that the sign is warranted?
I will verify this and get back!
Thanks.
2 weeks later
Quoted from meSz:Not necessarily as when neon tubes are dipped in the paint so are the wires. What can happen is...if the paint is thick on the wires than it wont make a good connection causing it not to light! Simply take the wires in between your finger nails and strip the paint off and twist back together!
All depends on what size power supply was used buy you can find them on eBay, Amazon and even neon supply places online! Problem is .... you'll probably pay at least $50 for a new one unless you go with a used one off eBay!
As for warranty...... lol you're buying a sign from a guy in China that is making knock off signs! You can try and contact him to see if he's willing to send you a new power supply. Some of these guys will do it but most wont!
I don't mean to knock these signs as they turned out nice but everyone has to keep in mind that these signs are made of a smaller (cheaper) neon tubing and have a cheap power supply on them thus the reason you get them at a cheaper price! If you get more than 5 years out of them consider yourself lucky! If you do get more than 5 years you're probably not turning them on that often!
I got it working! I ordered the replacement transformer from ebay $18.00 free shipping.
Its an exact replacement and works perfectly.
Thanks all!
10 months later
Just had a transformer die.
Cheap and easy fix:
HB-C02TE 3KV Power Supply for Glass Neon Sign Electronic Neon Light Transformer with Heat Shrink Protective Pipe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TKVZ5X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_TMVQc3y4Zrd9w
Exact replacement, mine even came with shrink tubing.
1 year later
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