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    Default Question regarding power to my Sankyo Ghost. Do I need a step down transformer?

    Hi folks!

    I'm very excited to find Pachitalk! I'm a total newbie to pachinko machines. But, I couldn't pass up on this beautiful Fever Ghost machine. My question is as follows. Im assuming the power cord should go right below the speaker wire in/out. If so, is there a way to tell if I need a transformer to reduce the voltage? Or, can I plug it in and, if there isn't a transformer, will it cause damage to the machine?

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    Default Re: Question regarding power to my Sankyo Ghost. Do I need a step down transfor

    YES, you need a transformer! All modern pachinko are 24VAC, plugging in to anything else will fry it!

    Those 'speaker' connectors are frame connectors that the pachinko parlor uses to tell if a door has been opened or balls payed out, depends on the manufacturer and game.
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    Default Re: Question regarding power to my Sankyo Ghost. Do I need a step down transfor

    an older machine like that should run on 3 amps ro so but to be save look for something rated closer to 5 amps...

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    Default Re: Question regarding power to my Sankyo Ghost. Do I need a step down transfor

    Thank you for the quick replies! I don't know if it's visible. But, is the box about an inch to the right of the fuses the power cord connector?

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