Blowing Indicator lights.....

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keithrick
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Blowing Indicator lights.....

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Hey Guys, My Express sounds freaking incredible. The cleans are FAT, when you crank the volume knob fuhgetaboutit! :twisted:

But.... I have blown three indicator lights already. I am using a Fender style lamp holder with 120v bulbs. Does the bulb care which way the current is moving? My house voltage is around 125v. Should I just get a higher rated bulb or put a resistor in there to drop the voltage? If so what values? Thanks in advance for any ideas!
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JimiB
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Re: Blowing Indicator lights.....

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ummm usually fender style pilot lights run off the 6.3v heater taps. :shock:
this might be your problem.
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Re: Blowing Indicator lights.....

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The original Indicator is the Mode electronics 55-463-0 You can buy them at electosonic in canada. I think it was www.e-sonic.com.

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Re: Blowing Indicator lights.....

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JimiB wrote:ummm usually fender style pilot lights run off the 6.3v heater taps. :shock:
this might be your problem.
Right, I forgot to mention that I am using a 120v bulb. I think I am going to just change it out for the correct style and use the Fender Lamp in the dumble build.
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