Brewer's Arcade - Installing LED's in your pinball machine

[@rustyblades2566]

Thanks for the info on LED's. I'm sold on the idea as I'm a new 1st pinball owner as of May this year and my machine in 39 years old. I want to preserve it by using LED's...makes sense.

[@donjaun540]

Thank you for your video. 😊 I really like hearing your advice, and it makes me feel more comfortable about making this beautiful change to my pinball machines. 👍😊

[@BrewersArcade]

You are so welcome!

[@TrevorMuth]

Exactly what I needed thank you! Hopefully by now, 2years later, you've realized you put your 5-55 in backwards in this video!

[@rndmlogin]

Very cool. I was apprehensive about doing the conversion on my Dr. Dude, but I think I'll be giving it a try.

[@BrewersArcade]

You can do it and it’s a major upgrade in looks!

[@mattsalvatore3193]

Thanks for the video, I am going to try this today on my Last Action Hero machine.

[@BrewersArcade]

awesome...I'm sure it will look awesome!

[@BrewersArcade]

Never stopped! I should be uploading more frequently! Thanks for tuning in.

[@rustyblades2566]

Great information in this video!!. Last month of May, I bought a 1980 Hankin The Empire strikes back pinball machine. I've been told LED's would look bad on a classic vintage...but I think it would enhance the backglass and playfield for this particular machine...what do you think?.

[@SuperPsychoDave]

Thank you, will convert my PIN*BOT. You didn't think we should notice that you reinserted the LED the the wrong way did you :-D

[@robertschworm6036]

Hi, I bought your LEDS to retrofit a 1976 Gottlieb machine and they look great. But a question has come up - Several of my player field inserts are currently lit by a 47 bulb laying on its side. That is to say, the bulb is flat to the play field, not point it it from on end, as is the case elsewhere. When a LED is installed in this manner, the play field insert is quite dim. What do you recommend for a 47 bulb where the socket is flat to the field , not up on end? Another way of saying this is the socket is laying horizontal to the field, not perpendicular to it. Thanks Also for backboard ball count and other scenic elements, the 47 bulb is perfendicular to the object in the glass. It is mounted in a wood light support board that has been drilled out or routed out in this area. The 47 bulb was quite bright illuminating the complete socket cavity, but now I need a LED that also lights this cavity and throws enough light at the backboard object to give it proper brilliance. The machine for reference, is Gottlieb's Ship A'Hoy. Thanks.Bob

[@BrewersArcade]

Hi Bob. Comet Pinball makes bulbs with a flex end that may be beneficial for your needs. Take a look at their website

[@willnox1]

This a great thank you

[@BrewersArcade]

+willnox1 no problem! Please subscribe!

[@petermoygannon698]

hi I've just brought 906 instead of 555 I think I made a boo boo the 906 are 12 volt I think and the 555 are 6.2 volt will they work or your not sure ?

[@justingreenfeld]

Game: Black Hole LEDs seem to have too wide a cap to fit in playfield GI location. Instal by taking the socked out & insert from underneath? Also, how do you get the stubby super brights out if they are flush with the playfield? Great video

[@BrewersArcade]

I know what you are talking about. Which LEDs did you order? Email Comet Pinball and see what they recommend.

[@Headroom23]

+BrewersArcade I am mixed about using LED on a machine. If it's a modern table, (one made in the 90s and later) then LEDs could be used. Classic tables shouldn't be used because of the value of the table. I would research the table I am fitting before I actually do it. If it doesn't affect the value of the table, then go for it. I would love to know what you think of this.

[@BrewersArcade]

These days LEDs work in all applications. The retro style LEDs look great in EMs. The fact that LEDs prevent continued warping/fading of plastics and inserts is a huge factor in their advantage over incandescent bulbs. Plus, less power consumption.

[@CaptNRetro]

absolutely go LED..in all machines..will not hurt the value..will only help save the game.

[@hugueschamberland6467]

Do you essentially lose dimming when you convert to leds?

[@BrewersArcade]

Def increases light

[@joeyqryan518]

So you don't have to do anything else..I've heard of an OCD board...also heard the first and or last bulb in a chain may not light..true or just rumors...any machine you can just pop out the old and put in LEDs...???!!!...Thank you.....Joey

[@pinballbulbs9720]

Joey Q Ryan That's correct. You may run into issues and need a new "LED BOARD" for older 1980's bally games. All else you can pretty much plug n play.

[@haroldnorwalk9818]

King

[@BrewersArcade]

King of what?

[@guillermorayabatanero6623]

Hi do you know if replacement of leds under playfield from Tales From the Crypt is also easy? I mean, just as get up the playfield and turn off

[@BrewersArcade]

Yup should be pretty straight forward from underneath the playfield. Just make sure where you need 44 bulbs or 555 twist bulbs. Some will be easier to get to than others but just take your time!

[@GRCPinballOfficial]

How much for the Bad Cat? ;)

[@shanemcquirter7932]

game should Always be shut off when swithing bulbs.

[@fecalantimatter5231]

why?

[@EdwardFielding]

@@fecalantimatter5231 Easy to get a shock moving your hands around under the playfield. You might short something out too.

[@dustygrady]

Cointakers are too expensive. Better deals elsewhere. Comet pinball is one

[@gregm.857]

OMG! If only you could hold the camera steady, instead of constantly flailing it around!

[@BrewersArcade]

If only you could troll elsewhere

[@pinball_god9222]

please check your dm on your instagram i left a message

[@BrewersArcade]

Got it. Thanks man!