Trace Elliot Blacklight

[OkoPeeKee]

Does anyone have a success story in regards to replacing the blacklight on one of the 90's era Trace Elliot amps?

I would imagine that it's commonplace for the light itself to have died after many years or is it likely the fixture itself?

I have to opportunity to purchace an AH350SMX but the blacklight is not working. I understand that the blacklight has no affect on the amp's functionality but it would be more of a nostalgic kind of purchase and I would want the full effect!!!

Thanks for any help!

 

[DiMarco]

I replaced mine a couple of months ago and bought a spare one as they are dirt cheap. These blacklight tubes are still being produced no problem. What you need is a 47cm, 15w blacklight tube.

I ordered them for 6.99 euros each at Conrad (since I'm located in the Netherlands).

http://www.conrad.nl/ce/nl/product/590411/Black-light-deco-verlichtingUV-buis

 

[Musiclogic]

Contact British Audio Service in Nashville if you have any problem finding the bulb. They are quite common and a Google search and a YouTube search will yield bulb sources and video instructions on how to replace the tube in the amp case

 

[OkoPeeKee]

So you don't need any special "Trace Elliot Blacklight?" Any 47cm/18.5 inch, 15 watt bulb will do?

 

[Slough Feg Bass]

yes, super easy to replace, as long as the ballast resistor is still in good shape.

 

[DiMarco]

British Audio Service are a great source, but quite pricey in some cases. The blacklight is a pretty standard issue one. I'm positive you will be able to purchase/order one from almost any electronics store.

 

[ridethespiral]

So you don't need any special "Trace Elliot Blacklight?" Any 47cm/18.5 inch, 15 watt bulb will do?

Not at all. Just a standard 15W T8, 18" bulb.

 

[BassmanPaul]

You see how much better it is to start a new thread rather than forcing folk to read through pages of a years old one.

I didn't clue in until we got to a post from PhychoBassGuy who hasn't posted in many years.

 

[RobJ]

Just a note but there's a switch on one end of the black light fixture so it can be turned on or off. I've got an AH350SMX too and just love it.

 

[OkoPeeKee]

Just a note but there's a switch on one end of the black light fixture so it can be turned on or off. I've got an AH350SMX too and just love it.

Is this accessible without having to remove the cover?