# SHORT: Comet Fire Bulb Install in Coin Door

**Source:** Cary Hardy  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2022-02-07  
**Duration:** 0m 22s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6uc8weYQ7g

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## Analysis

Cary Hardy demonstrates a quick modification to install Comet fire bulbs in a pinball machine's coin door, addressing a sizing issue with the standard OEM slot by drilling a small adjustment.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Comet fire bulbs are too big to fit into the standard OEM slot for the coolant area — _Direct observation from installation attempt_
- [HIGH] A simple drilling modification allows Comet fire bulbs to fit and function properly — _Demonstrated solution in video_

### Notable Quotes

> "I really like to look at these fire bulbs from Comet, the only issue I'm having is that they're too big to fit into the standard OEM slot for your coolant."
> — **Cary Hardy**, opening
> _Identifies the compatibility problem with Comet fire bulbs_

> "All it takes, a little drill, then slide it right. And there you go."
> — **Cary Hardy**, closing
> _Describes the simple solution to the sizing problem_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Comet | company | Manufacturer of fire bulbs for pinball machines |
| Cary Hardy | person | Pinball enthusiast demonstrating aftermarket modification |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Aftermarket lighting modifications, Fire bulb installation
- **Secondary:** OEM compatibility issues

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.75) — Hardy expresses appreciation for the Comet fire bulbs despite the compatibility issue, and presents the drilling solution as straightforward and satisfactory

### Signals

- **[technology_signal]** Aftermarket fire bulb solutions from Comet being adopted by community for pinball customization despite OEM slot compatibility constraints (confidence: medium) — Hardy's positive review and demonstration of modification workaround suggests growing use of Comet fire bulbs in the modding community

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## Transcript

I really like to look at these fire bulbs from Comet, the only issue I'm having is that they're too big to fit into the standard OEM slot for your coolant. So, made a little modification, it's real quick and easy to get it to look all nice and flamey. All it takes, a little drill, then slide it right. And there you go.

_(Acquisition: youtube_groq_whisper, Enrichment: v3)_

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: cf221497-380d-4004-9972-bd60a70ccd9d*