Replacement lamp blows fuse and lamp in Rocket
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Replacement lamp blows fuse and lamp in Rocket
I replaced the traditional amber lamp in my Rocket with a Jewel style, but not traditional fender, that is 125V@75Watts and blows the bulb and fuse. Doesn't seem to be making a ground from what I can see. Here is the link to the bulb I'm using: https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/P-L110
Any suggestions on how to install this type?
Any suggestions on how to install this type?
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Re: Replacement lamp blows fuse and lamp in Rocket
I used the same for my express, with no problems.
Could your fuse blow if you use the wrong bulb?
Could your fuse blow if you use the wrong bulb?
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Re: Replacement lamp blows fuse and lamp in Rocket
Can you give me a value for the bulb you are using?pleasantbullet wrote:I used the same for my express, with no problems.
Could your fuse blow if you use the wrong bulb?
David McCoy
Re: Replacement lamp blows fuse and lamp in Rocket
Have you actually measured the resistance between the socket (both sides) and ground?davidskywalker wrote:I replaced the traditional amber lamp in my Rocket with a Jewel style, but not traditional fender, that is 125V@75Watts and blows the bulb and fuse. Doesn't seem to be making a ground from what I can see. Here is the link to the bulb I'm using: https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/P-L110
Any suggestions on how to install this type?
Did you read the base of bulb to ensure it was correct?
Where do you have it connected to the circuit?
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Re: Replacement lamp blows fuse and lamp in Rocket
Just checking...you aren't using a 6.3v bulb with 120v are you?
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Re: Replacement lamp blows fuse and lamp in Rocket
https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/P-47
i use this bulb with the fender style lamp.
and hook it up to the filament supply, rather than the 120.
i use this bulb with the fender style lamp.
and hook it up to the filament supply, rather than the 120.
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Re: Replacement lamp blows fuse and lamp in Rocket
Yea...I did hook it up to the 120V instead of the filament. I'm a beginner amp builder and electronics student but makes sense now.pleasantbullet wrote:https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/P-47
i use this bulb with the fender style lamp.
and hook it up to the filament supply, rather than the 120.
Thanks for the quick response!
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Re: Replacement lamp blows fuse and lamp in Rocket
The fixture is rated for 125V so I am a little surprised that a 6.v bulb was stout enough to blow the fuse... usually they last a couple micro seconds as they go out in a flash of glory. The typical slow blow fuse will outlast that event so I don't entirely understand but in the end if it's all working, continue on down the path.
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Re: Replacement lamp blows fuse and lamp in Rocket
Was confusing and was told by another that it should work fine, It only lasted for less than a second as the fuse. I hooked up using the filament supply and now works great.RJ Guitars wrote:The fixture is rated for 125V so I am a little surprised that a 6.v bulb was stout enough to blow the fuse... usually they last a couple micro seconds as they go out in a flash of glory. The typical slow blow fuse will outlast that event so I don't entirely understand but in the end if it's all working, continue on down the path.
David McCoy