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United Bowling Alley Restoration Attempt: Help Gladly Accepted!

By RonSS

5 years ago


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    #290 4 years ago
    Quoted from RonSS:

    Turns out the new one only has 2 prongs. So I lucked out.
    I've read you can take the 3rd prong out, or connect the ground to a "ground" in the cabinet, but as of now this process is above my pay grade.
    Do a search, I've found it before, just can't remember where.
    Maybe someone here can post a link.

    Attach the ground wire to the frame of the transformer. You could use a ring terminal that costs 50 cents and undo one of the screws holding down the transformer and put it under the screw or just solder it. Some guys are die hard purists and will stick with two prong cords. I could care less either way as long as it’s safe.

    http://www.pinrepair.com/restore/index3.htm#power
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    #294 4 years ago

    here is another explanation with pictures:

    http://www.pinwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=EM_Repair#Replacing_a_Power_Cord

    The hot side of your old cord would have been smooth whereas the ribbed is neutral so just follow it back from there and add the ground

    #298 4 years ago

    Nice work on this. It has been great to follow along. Solid state guy...I think not

    #301 4 years ago

    All I need is one guess who is taking it...

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    #305 4 years ago

    Thanks for continuing this thread it’s been very informative. At some point I want to pick up a bowler and I’m sure this will help me out in the future.

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