Hi,

I have just purchased a Tron, which was used in public places. The owner had replaced the original neon by a home made socket. I got rid of it as it was a tricky add-on.

In the end there is a 2 wires cable left coming the entry power box, which seems to be an original one (see picture, label with green star) . The guy had plugged there the wiring for his neon socket. Should I reuse this cable to reconnect to the original one ?

Now, when I put a new neon 18w in the original socket and a new S2 starter, I have no illumination, nor attempt to start the neon. where does the original neon get the power from ? And which cable ?

Can someone help me with this ?

Thank you

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Ok. I put those 2 items (as they were no longer there). S2 starter and 18"tube. Nothing happens. If this material is good, is it somewhere a fuse or component which could be failing ? Thanks

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Just for me to be sure: this cable on the first picture: it was connected to the home made socket. Was it originally intended for the original socket, in which case I understand I have no more current ?

If not, can the ballast be bad and give no more current to the starter/ tube ?

Thanks again

Ok, I will do. It is what you mention, the tube flashes on the edges then nothing more.

Does it mean the tube is dead ?

thanks

Ballast replaced. It works. Thank you for the help