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moonriver wrote: ↑Sun Aug 06, 2023 4:01 pm There is a lot of walking around going on!

He also owns a shoe shop...

Glad you are getting it sorted. In some circuits it is possible to see 2 diodes in series. Just make sure that you get the same ones as replacements. Wthout knowing the serial number of the diode it is unclear if they are rectifier or Zener diodes. They do slightly different jobs. If you can post a ...

Just in case you have never come across a diode before, it is basically a one way valve. It lets electricity flow in one direction only. They can be used to change AC voltage to DC voltage and other things. !PUZZLED! Anyway, enough of the science. If one has failed in the past, it might be a good id...

The black things, are rectifier diodes. Can you read the markings on the other two? I suspect all three would have been the same.
What part of Halifax are you in? I am in Sowerby Bridge.

No problem. Easy to get mixed up when trying to sort things at a distance. Sorry I cant help with the linkage, but hope I have managed to help a little along the way.

It's been a few years, but I seem to remember it had 2 output voltages for the lights and the coils. Sorry, can't remember what they were.
Here are a couple of photos taken at the time of restoration, might help? might not??

I think there might be some confusion here?? Unless I misunderstand what you are asking !PUZZLED! If by coin locator, you mean the validator (the top bit with the coin slot) - there is NO physical linkage from this to the lower section where the switch is. The coin falls through the validator and in...

The top photo shows the coin validator. This is the bit that checks to see if the coin is genuine before letting it fall onto the switch mechanism below. The coin will need to be of a certain weight and size to trip the lower coin mech, (maybe a 50p). What coin is it running on? The lower coin mech ...

Many of these machines have been messed with over the years, motors and coin mechs changed out etc etc. If you could post some photos of your machine showing the motor name plate etc, someone might be able to advise you better.

coppinpr wrote: ↑Fri Aug 04, 2023 5:18 pm my god Slot,you forgot to say he made a world changing vending machine and made some of the best and most interesting slot machines ever made in the UK

Yes I know all this, but he was asking about his cig machine, so I didn't want to stray too far from the point.

Hi Geoff.
I don't have my Fireworks anymore, but I still have the photo file from the restoration, this is the best shot I have of this area of the machine, hope it helps.
I you need more help please ask and I will see if I can be of help.

BDR Bristol started trading in 1928 and was owned by Harry Dolman, over the year they were involved with making Ticket Machines, Cigarette Machines and later Packing Machines. In 1970 the company was bought by the Vokes Group for 5 million pounds, soon after a systematic campaign of asset stripping ...

arrgee wrote: ↑Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:07 am Saw this on fleebay recently, rather hopeful I think

Maybe it comes with all the machines that are mentioned in the book?

Just a reminder to the members of Pennymachines, we are still looking for photos of the original National Museum of Penny Slot Machines from its time on Birnbeck Pier. The museum was set up by Clive Baker & the late John Haywood. Very little is recorded from that time. With your help we can make...

Yes, saw this on the news Stuart, glad to hear that it may finally be saved after all these years of dereliction it's taken some time, but should be able to see things starting to happen soon. |/XX\| They have a webcam so people will be able to track the progress. https://www.birnbeckregenerationtr...

just sent you a PM. hope it helps.

a little bit of good news about Birnbeck Pier.
https://www.facebook.com/TheBirnbeckRegenerationTrust

I doubt you will have any problems, the wiring is very simple, just a few roll over switches and a stepper unit connected to a set of lamps. I did one a few years ago and still have a file full of photos if you need them.

I believe they also made kitchen furniture at one point in time. Not sure if this was before or after them making machines.

the13bats wrote: ↑Fri Jul 07, 2023 6:39 amPerhaps the old owner's name and number?

Looking at the hand made label, it must be someone working in a small way. I have found this chap from the mid 1960s. Looks like he may have repaired bicycles as well. Sorry, no name or address.
Good luck with the restoration.