The JJ Electronic tube I replaced the stock (Bugera) tube with doesn't glow as much as the stock tube, is this normal?
1514741
All tubes are different in the way they are designrd and manufactured.NO two will glow exactly the same.Also the strength of the tube will effect the glow given.For examole,two tubes exactly alike will give a different glow if the strength of one is greater than the other.Also different brands of tubes will glow differently because of their design.......................Hope this helps . Rick
218387
Honestly, I cannot see it in the dark. My ++ review was based on ease of installation. Maybe if it was exposed to light it would glow. Unfortunately, how do you expose it to light in the dark? Sorry I could not help. I am staying with the factory sight.
2269606
Yes, was the same problem I had; the red glow is coming from the broken resistance. The replacement come not only with a new resistance coil but also with a new thermostat.
1580332
I had one burn out earlier this year, I found a 180 watt tube on EBAY that was sent from China for about $13.00, unfortunately I never received it. I had to fight a little to get my money back, but I haven't tried buying it again yet.
667614
Looks like nix tube, ( showing my age)I think LED. Have not taken it apart.
2070809
My tube has "original" on it. I purchased it on line and it seems to have a lot of air in the tube which I told the company on line - don't know if it impairs the size of the tube or not. I never got a reply from them. Why do you like the tube without original on it?? Be more specific!
876692
Pretty much the same as a A2 sight , slightly fatter , couple hairs maybe , just get it , there way better than stock a2 sights , mine glows in the daytime still
911530
The front green dot (tritium) glows at night, but you can't see the big white ring around it though, and you can't see the hash mark on the rear sight. I bought these in a rush, and purely on a recommendation. While I agree that the sights are super effective in daylight-to-low light conditions, when it comes to usage at night I wouldn't feel confident with them. I feel more like I would be guessing where I'm aiming, which is the last thing someone would want to do. If you'd like a recommendation, I'll let you know how I make out with the TruGlo TFX Pro tritium/fiber optic sights.
128968
I had to completely re-wire my florescent fixture. They provided a crude diagram in my box that showed how one side of the tube was hot and the other side is completely disconnected. But to get them working in any standard fixture, you'll need to do some re-wiring. I've also experienced the slow-start that others have reported. Takes a couple seconds for them to light.
749501
I can tell only because I used white pex piping. When the room is dark the pex will glow.
1006739
The warm up is not long... and the ballast are way better than my old zentec kit... so far still working and I dont get any flicker
521026
Mine glows throughout when it's on full heat. Not sure if yours in defective, maybe it only glows half-way if it's on a lower level?
216239
5 secs the tubes light up. I suggest You'd better to check the power jack-plug. Is it tight enough. SK Liu
794154
Dennis Wiggins is correct. Take a look at his answer. Also, remember to use BLUE loctite. NOT RED. The sights are good. The tritium works great and Iʻve had these installed on one of my Glockʻs for over a year. This particular gun often sits in my safe for months, and every time I open the safe those dots are glowing!
521025
There are two heat settings: high and low. On high, all the coils on the cone shaped coil holder in the focus of the reflector will glow red. On low, only the outermost one half of the coils will glow. So you should have a choice.
1976234
I just took a shot in the dark it looks like the old one. I dont usually change them but the old one had a tare in it and didn't have a choice.
845797
Some filled with Neon, some with Argon. Only use those tubes filled with Argon. Thats the original giving the violet healing vibration.