(Topic ID: 189277)

Plug and Play Stern LED Backbox Tube Replacement?

By cheshirefilms

6 years ago



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#1 6 years ago

Was wondering if anyone thinks there would be any issues swapping out the standard tube in the Stern backbox with this LED one. When I was at Home Depot I was told that this model works no matter what Ballast is installed, no rewiring required. Thanks!

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1 week later
#2 6 years ago

Won't work on Sega

#3 6 years ago

I am curious as to what it would look like once installed.

#4 6 years ago

I've used one in a Metallica on location (was in a pinch and the local hardware store was out of proper fluorescents)...works great, only difference is that it is brighter than the fluerescent. But I think that made it match the TWD next to it better.

Will probably be going with this option on location games going forward.

#5 6 years ago

I have replaced pretty much every fluorescent bulb in my basement with LED bulbs. Remove the ballast and they get wired direct to 120 volt. You could leave the ballast in, but you don't save any energy. These are what I used for the 4 foot ones. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C52MHGK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

They are awesome for cold environments as they are instantly on.

2 weeks later
#6 6 years ago

I got this one at menards for $19 no flickering and plenty bright 700 lumens

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#7 5 years ago

Never buy anything from Menards, if it has a problem they do everything they can not to give refunds.
They want to take out a 25% restocking fee AND the original cost of shipping to you.
I wish I'd read any of the million one-star reviews online before buying something from them.

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