Quoted from acebathound:Are there recommendations for how many things can be daisy-chained to one lamp socket or is it up to the user to be aware of how much is too much (ie. plugging power strips into power strips). I'd think 250ma would be "safe" if the #44's were typically .25 amp.
Yes, we do share that we recommend only when a game has a full or partial conversion to LEDs.
We do recommend that from any one bulb, as brightness drops with more stacked on, that 50 diodes per bulb is a good maximum.
This is the length of a 20" strip...so 5-10 SMD strips, 6 pads, 12 post lights.
Grabbing the same from the next bulb, next line helps spread the power, and keep things bright!
If one overdoes the usage, yes, a fuse will blow.
Based on my best guess, and Im sure things will be learned over time, a strip in the back, 2 Apron lights, drain light, scoop lights, post lights, and a few extra on the playfield, should be fine, perhaps with a slight dimming possible...maybe 5%-8%.
Certainly, each and every game has its own draw possibilities, as well as possible power board part degradation over time.
But overall, if all bulbs are changed to LEDs, there should be enough to go around.
Can one over chain? Sure? Not sure of the common sense reason to try to do this, but yes.
I havent found a practical reason that one would need this in a game, but sure, you could put 20 strips in a backbox, and fail....
Art
Quoted from Mudflaps:Just placed an order for a bunch of stuff. I gotta tell you, I'm seeing my games in a new light (pun) imagining the possibilities of installing multiple combinations of things. To me, the best part is the freedom to experiment without soldering. Way to go Art!
Thanks! I appreciate that you see as I, some great opportunities, to simply try!
$25 will light the back of a game and Aprons
.......a full set of sling post
.....-a couple scoops, apron, sides, and a mod
Just fun ways, with low cost, to change a look and bring new excitement to your favorite game again!