Think I maybe got myself in above my head here. Just did a deal on a Future Spa for a good price, but it needs a lot of work. I'm in South Africa, so pins are hard to find, and I just wanted a project to work on over time, and learn the ropes. Only have 2 pins that I really enjoyed shopping, but this one is going to be a job and a half...
I'm told it doesn't boot..but a tech that had it before says that all the displays are also not working. But what confuses me, is he says that to replace the displays with new ones, he needs to rework/replace the transformer, as the new displays use different voltage than the old ones.
Bear in mind, our machines here are all 220V.
But from what I can find out online, new replacement displays are plug and play...nothing else needed. So is he mistaken and would that be an easy (although pricey) replacement?
Does anyone have the part number of the Future Spa displays, and is the current PS-2518-A set, such as here: http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/PS-2518-A ok to use, and easy to fit?
I will look to see if they can be repaired, but not sure how many specialists there are around me that can do that.
Probably in the deep end here, but really wanted another pin to work on, after seeing how nicely my other 2 came out. Those were mainly cosmetic though..this one is going to be electrical up the wazoo
Appreciate any comments (not on how dumb I was though )
Reason I took the plunge is that the playfield and plastics look like they have good potential and will come out great. Hopefully....

Chaos

So if they did need replacing, it is just a matter of taking the old ones out and plugging the new ones in? There is no chance of any voltage work being needed?
Also..are those the correct displays and part number for this machine?
Are there still sources of the old style displays, or are new style ones the only option..and who has them for the best prices?
Thanks for the help, and sorry for all the questions.

Chaos

Thanks guys...and cudabee, I'll definitely take you up on that offer as soon as I know what is what. Please hang onto them for me.
Game is being delivered tomorrow, then will have a chance to check it out properly over the weekend. From what I heard, it doesn't boot. But we'll see. I'll have lots more questions, but this forum has not let me down.
2 Months ago...owning a pin was a distant dream. Now I have 2 awesome ones me and the gf shopped ourselves, and am about to start a real hard one. Is it weird to enjoy fixing/restoring more than playing?

Chaos