[Jukebox-list] crazy question light bulb

[John Robertson]

etreble7 wrote:
> Hi all,
> I have been meaning to ask this question for at least 2 years and tonight I just remembered it!  Kyle's earlier post reminded me of it,
> I have always wondered what the function of the light bulb that goes on after a selection is made.  I first noticed this light bulb under the mech tray of the Wurly Statesman.
> Jackie
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It is a current limiting function. When the light bulb is cold it passes 
more current than when it warms up - so when you make your selection the 
coil (and lamp) are cold and thus maximum current flows - as the bulb 
warms up then the current to the coil is reduced thus reducing the risk 
of frying the coil and electrical contacts.

John :-#)#
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