(Topic ID: 268254)

Fan-Tas-Tic Fuses

By jclocomotion

3 years ago



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  • Latest reply 3 years ago by NeilMcRae
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    #1 3 years ago

    I was cleaning all the score reels and the one in the center (not sure what that is for ATM) and there was a pop and a fuse blew.

    Ok not difficult to replace a fuse but the legend is indicating 110 volts and we are on 240 and I haven't managed to get the schematics for this pin yet but confused by the label.
    Can anyone help us out?

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    #2 3 years ago

    Label says 24v 15amp for the missing fuse. The transformer should output the appropriate volts and amps. The main fuse is different because it’s before the transformer.

    Double check everything with the schematics. You can find them here: https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=820

    Edit: The voltage rating of a fuse means it won’t spark when it blows as long as the voltage is under the rated value. You may safely use a higher VOLTAGE rating. Do not use a higher AMPERAGE rating.

    #3 3 years ago
    Quoted from YeOldPinPlayer:

    Label says 24v 15amp for the missing fuse. The transformer should output the appropriate volts and amps. The main fuse is different because it’s before the transformer.
    Double check everything with the schematics. You can find them here: https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=820
    Edit: The voltage rating of a fuse means it won’t spark when it blows as long as the voltage is under the rated value. You may safely use a higher VOLTAGE rating. Do not use a higher AMPERAGE rating.

    So I need to source some 24V 15/10A fuses on this pin? bit confused here :-(why 24V as the voltage going in from the plug will be 240V)?

    Thanks for the link have downloaded them and will take a look

    #4 3 years ago
    Quoted from jclocomotion:

    need to source some 24V 15/10A fuses

    Ask NeilMcRae where he gets them. He’s at least on your continent.

    Quoted from jclocomotion:

    bit confused here :-(why 24V as the voltage going in from the plug will be 240V)?

    The plug should send the electricity to the transformer. The transformer changes the electricity to what the pin needs.

    #5 3 years ago

    Fuse voltage doesn't matter, only amps. So you just need a 15A fuse for the one missing in the picture.

    Since the transformer has presumably been swapped/jumpered for 240v, it's converting that 240v to the correct 24v needed for the solenoids, so the fuse rating for the solenoid doesn't change. The rating for the input 10a/110v fuse might change though, not sure.

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