Bally E/M fluorescent lamp issues

[McLeieer]

Hi all,

I have a Bally 809 slot machine and when trying to replace F8T5 bulbs,the new bulbs  had trouble trying to install them ,very tight,old bulbs just a tad thinner,but they work. Did this size of bulb change or anyone have this problem? Is this a special bulb? - Max M.

[Jackpot]

Hi all,

I have a Bally 809 slot machine and when trying to replace F8T5 bulbs,the new bulbs  had trouble trying to install them ,very tight,old bulbs just a tad thinner,but they work. Did this size of bulb change or anyone have this problem? Is this a special bulb? - Max M.

As far as I know, there the same old bulbs but yes they are tight and hard to replace. Some people put a little tape around the sockets when replacing them so they stay there. In the environment that they are it's a good thing that they are tight or they would rattle right out of there.
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[Ken Layton]

I've noticed so many formerly made in the USA fluorescents are now made in China. I think the new end piece housings on the tubes are metric because they appear to be larger than what they used to be.

[Jackpot]

I've noticed so many formerly made in the USA fluorescents are now made in China. I think the new end piece housings on the tubes are metric because they appear to be larger than what they used to be.

Interesting, i am still using NOS bulbs, when i get some new ones i’ll check this out.