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Model Power two way traffic lights

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Model Power two way traffic lights
Posted by dadret on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 7:54 AM
I've got a burned out bulb on one of my Model Power two-way traffic lights and I got some replacement bulbs but it looks like it might be easier just to put in a whole new light assembly since the bulb and switch are pre-wired.  Does anyone know a good way to replace the bulb?
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Posted by cacole on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 11:39 AM

I think you'd be better off replacing the entire unit, considering how they are made and their cost.

Add a resistor with a value of 10-20 Ohms to the new unit's power connection and the bulbs will last much longer.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 5:17 AM

Well if I were you I would replace them, but if you don't want to replace them I have a site that could help you. Now I can't put the address on here but go to Google and then click images then type model traffic lights and click the first top left hand picture.

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Posted by jxtrrx on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 7:03 PM

I'd reccomend replacing the bulb.  this is not a complex project... pay close attention when you remove the existing wiring, and install the new bulb exactly as the old one was wired.  You may need to drill of shim a little to make the new bulb fit, but it's a chance for a good education in wiring, with very little risk.  Worst that can happen is you have to replace the whole thing anyway. 

This kind of stuff is what I think is the fun part!

-Jack My shareware model railroad inventory software: http://www.yardofficesoftware.com My layout photos: http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a33/jxtrrx/JacksLayout/

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