Really, what is the difference between flashers and blinkers? Find out here!The Blinker versus The Flasher A 'Blinker' does just that... it blinks however it does this on its own. Many older games used a 455 bulb to automatically blink on and off in the backbox. Lets take it back a few years... The humble blinker was used as an attraction feature since there really weren't "attract modes" at that time. The bulb worked by heating up a filiment inside the bulb and when it got to a certain temperature, the bulb would automatically turn off. Then, once it cooled down enough, it would let the filiment heat up again and produce light until the cycle repeated. The filiments would never be exactly the same and the temperatures would vary slightly which is what would make these bulbs blink randomly instead of in unison. Some newer games (i.e. Twilight Zone) also used a similar type of bulb called the 545, which is basically the same concept except the base is a "555" style base and the the 455 has a "44" base. Our blinker will automatically blink just as the incandescent bulbs did. These are primarily used in backboxes to blink on their own while the rest of the GI lights in the backbox stay lit. And they are avaible in a wedge base (555) and the bayonette base (44). The 'Flasher' on the other hand is different in that its a higher voltage (13V) and only lights when power is running to the light. These bulbs are significantly larger than standard bulbs or even blinker bulbs. Your typical flashers that will be replaced will be the 89 style and the 906 Style, both of which we have in replacements for LEDs. Because they're larger in size and require higher voltage, you can imagine that these bulbs are quite a bit brighter than blinkers and are on for just a brief flash and not a constant blinking. As usual, feel free to contact us with any questions you may have with Flashers or Blinkers!
