Stargate Marquee Light Transformer - Hot and Buzzing

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Stargate Marquee Light Transformer - Hot and Buzzing

My Stargate recently developed a bit of a hum that is coming form the transformer in the marquee. The transformer is hot to the touch to the point where you can just barely keep your finger on it. Does this indicate a bad transformer? I'm sure it's an easy swap, but I'd just like to confirm how hot these things typically are when they're operating normally.

thanks
Charlie
 
You need to replace the ballast and the starter. If you wait too long, you will need to replace the fluorescent tube as well.

ken
 
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