Re: [DML] Dealership Sign Fixup - Need Help!

["John Spangler" <johnspangler@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Cecil Longwisch" <dmc1982@xxxx>
wrote:
> 
> That black ooze could be PCB laden dielectric material out of the
fluorescent ballast. The ballast would normally be labeled with what
it contained. This is a vintage where some of the stuff was still
around, especially if these signs were imported.
> You should handle and dispose of this responsibly.
> 
> Cecil Longwisch
> #10663
> 
> 
Thanks for your concern!

The NEW ballast states it doesn't contain PCB's right on the label,
the old one doesn't.  I'm going to take it to the local HAZMAT
recycling center where I take old computer parts and paint, not to
worry.  

Today I (gingerly) put the sign on its back, and I've manged to get
the bottom panel off. It looks like someone almost did this before,
since most of the bottom screws were missing, and the only thing
holding it together were 2 heavily rusted (how insulting on a DMC
Sign!) screws that I manged to get off with a neighbor's impact
wrench. 

I cleaned out the lamp fragments and rusty bolts & washers and to my
delight, the broken light mount will be a snap to fix.  The original
rivets tore through the mounting bracket, but I can pop 'em out an use
some nuts/bolts to put it back together.  The acutal bulb holder is in
one piece and simply screws onto the mounting bracket.  Everything
else seems in fair condition for an old industrial sign. I still have
to find a set of replacement bulbs somewhere in town.  

I'll post some pics or make a webpage about all this when I'm done,
for those who are curious.  

Wish me luck,
-Steelskin








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