Members stangconv Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 So I was going through my Yorkville E1004's and noticed one of the horns had a crackle in it. So I pulled the bulb and sure enough its got a burnt filament. I need to use these next weekend. I am going to search my ass off to get a replacement in time, but what can I do if I can't get a replacement? I see they are on ebay, but take longer then a week to ship. Talked to my local auto parts chain, and they don't have any. Its a 24V 50/55w bulb. Can I subsitute something else for one show? Bypass straight across? I am going to be the one running the speakers, and I won't have to be pushing them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stangconv Posted May 23, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 Uploaded with ImageShack.us Here is a pic of the bulb, dunno if thats gonna help any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vinny D Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 If you can't find one in time you can bypass it but just remember you now have no protection on your horn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bigjd Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 2 single element 12 volt auto bulbs 25 watt ran in series maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 So I was going through my Yorkville E1004's and noticed one of the horns had a crackle in it. So I pulled the bulb and sure enough its got a burnt filament.Did you try the bulb from the other cab to make sure the driver isn't also cooked? That "crackle" thing sounds a bit foreboding I think? On cabs with a bulb and not a special bulb/fuse it burning out could well mean the driver is toast as it's not designed to burn out to save the driver - it only increases resistance to reduce the power to the driver but not shut it down. The bulb/fuse is designed to do both. BTW you don't have to be pushing the cabs to have an "accident", especially if you have a big amp on them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shaster Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 Yorkville apparently carries the bulbs http://www.yorkville.com/default.asp?p1=6&p2=121&p_id=77 enter bulb in the description field. I think this is your bulb 3652 24V 55/50W DUPLO-D #R2 P45T BULB $11.00. They might be closed today however, it being Victoria Day (that's Queen Victoria). If the bulb was damaged.... I guess it could be age/stress but who's to say that you weren't somehow pushing your horns too hard and that's what happened. And I wonder how healthy the other bulb is. RR had a good suggestion re: checking to make sure your horn is okay. I've taken out a bulb in a Yorkville Pulse speaker by severely overpowering and having a singer make an oops. In my case the horn didn't crackle it just went silent. I guess they can fail in many ways. Anyway, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stangconv Posted May 23, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 Thanks for the tips... i need to figure this speaker out... I'll be back working on it once the sun goes down! I pulled the horn and tested it and it works fine out by itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Telecruiser Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 $11 for a bulb?? Can't you just use a properly rated fuse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 6Imzadi Posted May 24, 2011 Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 You need the bulb's light to make your light show bettr. Also, it's great to be able to see inside the cabinet while doing repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted May 24, 2011 Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 $11 for a bulb?? Can't you just use a properly rated fuse?A fuse will just pop on an overload - a bulb will temporarily decrease the power to the driver a fair amount when it "lights up". If the amp isn't stoopid big it can protect the driver better than just a fuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mogwix Posted May 24, 2011 Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 You can pull the connector leads out of the crossover board and clip them together to bypass the bulb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lsits Posted May 24, 2011 Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 Take it to a specialty lighting store in your area. I'm guessing that the bulb isn't manufactured by Yorkville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rezrover Posted May 24, 2011 Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 My GK bass cabs take these bulbs that I can't find anywhere other than thru GK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boomerweps Posted May 24, 2011 Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 My GK bass cabs take these bulbs that I can't find anywhere other than thru GK. Those GKs look like interior car lights to me. I'm sure GK and Yorkville do not have specialty made bulbs for their circuits. My Yorkville NX20s use a single element automotive backup bulb, bayonet base type 1125 IIRC. Matter of fact I got my first NX20 for a bargain because the horn didn't work ;>) Boomerweps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rezrover Posted May 24, 2011 Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 I've looked at auto parts stores and I can't find bulbs with the specific values there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boomerweps Posted May 24, 2011 Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 Get a magnifying glass and a flashlight and check for the part numbers on the bulbs. then tell the parts guy what that is. Let them look it up ;>) Boomerweps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted May 24, 2011 Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 Many bulbs are specific to speciality markets, like aircraft, trucking, marine, etc. There are probably 100 different specialty choices that would be appropriate for different speaker applications, each has it's own unique cuve. Generally you are better off just getting them from the speaker manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jesse ledesma Posted March 16, 2017 Members Share Posted March 16, 2017 Looking for Yorkville speakers PR418 pulse. Looking for 4 of them. . Does anybody know where to find these speakers . 415-823-7800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mike M Posted March 17, 2017 Members Share Posted March 17, 2017 So I was going through my Yorkville E1004's and noticed one of the horns had a crackle in it. So I pulled the bulb and sure enough its got a burnt filament. I need to use these next weekend. I am going to search my ass off to get a replacement in time' date=' but what can I do if I can't get a replacement? I see they are on ebay, but take longer then a week to ship. Talked to my local auto parts chain, and they don't have any. Its a 24V 50/55w bulb. Can I subsitute something else for one show? Bypass straight across? I am going to be the one running the speakers, and I won't have to be pushing them....[/quote']What was the final outcome?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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