Lighting for Vintage Pachinkos

[Bigdog]

I have finally decided to try to work on the lighting for my vintage machines. First, let me explain that I am a complete novice when dealing with the electrical stuff. I did buy the Lighting guide from Bill Connelly, and it is very helpful. However, I have decided to buy the individual parts on my own...where to buy them?

The Bulbs? Apparently 7.5 Volts?
The Rubber pieces that fit around the Bulbs so that they will stay in the slots?
The Microswitches?

Where is the best (cheapest) place to get these items?

[mudfud]

bulbs - radio shack. 6 or 7.5 v bulbs work
grommets - hardware store or radio shack Assorted Grommets (31-Pack) - RadioShack.com
microswitches - radio shack or surplus stores online
SPST 1mS/5VDC Wired Detect Switch - RadioShack.com
SPDT Switch with 3/4 Roller Lever - RadioShack.com
SPDT Switch Without Roller - RadioShack.com

[Moparformances]

u can get original style bulbs from your local radio shack.. they come in lower and higher voltages.. get the size that will work with your choice of power source

as for the little rubber gromits i could tell u where i got them but... then i would have to bam

ok ok home depot has them in two sizes.. make sure u take your light socket with ya to get the right size

and since u didn't ask u can get the light sockets at the shack as well ..



micro switchs are up to the next member... i have never had to look for them

[Ikaria]

Switches - www.alliedelec.com

VX series switches - http://www.alliedelec.com/Images/Pro...C/821-0960.PDF

Page 4 has shows all the types, and part #'s.

[Bigdog]

Once again, I applaud this site.

Thanks guys (and/or gals). I really appreciate the responses and the links.