larrylemming Member VAPS Joined Mar 10, 2011 Messages 246 Reaction score 3 Location Minnesota Jul 19, 2012 #1 I noticed the marquee light in my Bubble Bobble doesn't like to work when it's over about 100 degrees in the garage where it is kept. Is this normal?
I noticed the marquee light in my Bubble Bobble doesn't like to work when it's over about 100 degrees in the garage where it is kept. Is this normal?
modessitt Volunteer: Encyclopedia Submission Moderator VAPS Joined Mar 22, 2007 Messages 33,414 Reaction score 325 Location Austin, Texas Jul 19, 2012 #2 It gets over 100° in my garage all the time, and I've never noticed a problem with my bulbs. Perhaps your ballast is going out...
It gets over 100° in my garage all the time, and I've never noticed a problem with my bulbs. Perhaps your ballast is going out...
OP OP larrylemming Member VAPS Joined Mar 10, 2011 Messages 246 Reaction score 3 Location Minnesota Jul 20, 2012 #3 Thanks, I kinda figured as much. No idea how old the ballast is (haven't looked at it yet).
KenLayton In Memoriam Joined Dec 14, 2003 Messages 20,220 Reaction score 712 Location Olympia, Washington Jul 20, 2012 #4 Ballasts designed for "Indoor use" have a limited operating temperature range. Ballasts designed for "Outdoor use" have a very wide operating temperature range.
Ballasts designed for "Indoor use" have a limited operating temperature range. Ballasts designed for "Outdoor use" have a very wide operating temperature range.