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by slotalot
Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Buzzing ballast?
Replies: 7
Views: 631

Re: Buzzing ballast?

They can fail and become noisy with time. Best thing to get a like for like replacement, or maybe change it for a modern electronic unit. :cool:
by slotalot
Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Stevenson and Lovett Fireworks
Replies: 57
Views: 21470

Re: Stevenson and Lovett Fireworks

Nice work Geoff. Not an over complicated machine, but it does make you gasp a little, the things they thought were ok with relation to electrical safety back then. :!: I gave up repairing other peoples EM machines about 6 years ago, I still get people asking me, I will point them in your direction f...
by slotalot
Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Ace Ring O Bells wiring
Replies: 1
Views: 237

Re: ace ring o bells

Have you tried here, Ron Clark might be able help you :cool:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1501266 ... rch/?q=ace
by slotalot
Fri Aug 11, 2023 4:34 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Old flasher unit identity
Replies: 8
Views: 591

Re: Old flasher unit identity

I am fixing an old two player arcade game and came across the below unit inline to a 240v light fitting... It is described as flasher type B and is a simple unit with a leaf item wind with fine wire and a contact at the end that does not touch a contact underneath... You could try something like th...
by slotalot
Thu Aug 10, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Justice Scrutton's Tipple
Topic: The end of The Seaside Arcade?
Replies: 15
Views: 2054

Re: The end of The Seaside Arcade?

People are walking blindly into a cashless society. If this new world order get their way, everything you have will be sat digitally on their computers. You will have no backup when the technology fails, no spare cash at home or in your wallets, no more living off grid, no more cash in hand jobs. Ev...
by slotalot
Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Jennings Chinese Front plastics & plating
Replies: 20
Views: 7129

Re: Bleeched Jennings Chinese front lenses

It may sound silly, but I have used toothpaste and a soft rag to gently get light scuffs out of plastic in the past. It takes a little time and you can’t rush the process. Not saying it will work for you, but I can’t see why it shouldn't work. It must be worth a try. :!?!: Another way is to flash ov...
by slotalot
Mon Aug 07, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Jezzard Tap a Coin
Replies: 15
Views: 1416

Re: Jezzard Tap a Coin

Hi, Just sent you a private message. !!JUNK!!
by slotalot
Mon Aug 07, 2023 8:05 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Jezzard Tap a Coin
Replies: 15
Views: 1416

Re: Jezzard Tap a Coin

I quite agree the circuit will be a simple one, and I would also try to get the circuit traced and down on paper. :cool:
by slotalot
Sun Aug 06, 2023 9:32 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Jezzard Tap a Coin
Replies: 15
Views: 1416

Re: Jezzard Tap a Coin

The circuit on this machine has got my attention. Been trying to work it out for some time now. I think I have worked out what the 2 N/C microswitches are for. I think they are part of a relay reset after a 4p payout. Are there any switches in the payout slide itself to sense if the slide has moved ...
by slotalot
Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:10 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Jezzard Tap a Coin
Replies: 15
Views: 1416

Re: Jezzard Tap a Coin

moonriver wrote: Sun Aug 06, 2023 4:01 pm There is a lot of walking around going on! :HaHa:
He also owns a shoe shop... :cool:
by slotalot
Sun Aug 06, 2023 4:53 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Jezzard Tap a Coin
Replies: 15
Views: 1416

Re: Jezzard Tap a Coin

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 ...
by slotalot
Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Jezzard Tap a Coin
Replies: 15
Views: 1416

Re: Jezzard Tap a Coin

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...
by slotalot
Sat Aug 05, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Jezzard Tap a Coin
Replies: 15
Views: 1416

Re: Jezzard Tap a Coin

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. :cool:
by slotalot
Sat Aug 05, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Novelty Merchantman Crane
Replies: 96
Views: 59277

Re: Novelty Merchantman Crane

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. !!CHEERS!!
by slotalot
Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Stevenson and Lovett Fireworks
Replies: 57
Views: 21470

Re: Stevenson and Lovett Fireworks

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??
by slotalot
Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:53 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Novelty Merchantman Crane
Replies: 96
Views: 59277

Re: Novelty Merchantman Crane

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...
by slotalot
Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Novelty Merchantman Crane
Replies: 96
Views: 59277

Re: Novelty Merchantman Crane

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 ...
by slotalot
Fri Aug 04, 2023 7:08 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Novelty Merchantman Crane
Replies: 96
Views: 59277

Re: Novelty Merchantman Crane

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. :cool:
by slotalot
Fri Aug 04, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Cigarette Vending Machine
Replies: 6
Views: 787

Re: Cigarette Vending Machine

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 :lol:
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. !SOFA!
by slotalot
Fri Aug 04, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Stevenson and Lovett Fireworks
Replies: 57
Views: 21470

Re: Stevenson and Lovett Fireworks

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. :cool:
I you need more help please ask and I will see if I can be of help.