Source for Transformers?
I'm working on repairing a hanemono machine and the transformer is shot. Can anyone tell me of a good website or storefront that sells new transformers for Pachinko machines? Also, what should I expect to pay for one?
Here is a pic of the one on the machine now:
Transformer.jpg
Thanks in advance for your quick advice!
~Jeff
Jeff Jackson, Denver CO
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Re: Source for Transformers?
I bought these for Arrangeball machines... More powerfull then required on a vintage Powerflash type of machine...
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Re: Source for Transformers?
Will that be enough to power a Hanemono machine?
Jeff Jackson, Denver CO
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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Also, the one I'm replacing has three wires leading to the machine. Not sure the one you provided the link to would work.
Jeff Jackson, Denver CO
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
Re: Source for Transformers?
I cant answer that.. I only know that the other transformers with the center tap do not run an arrangeball machine.. this one works.. sorry electricity is my weak pointOriginally Posted by JACKSJE4
Never Doubt that a small group of thoughtful, .......... /........ If your not going to stand behind our troops
...committed people can change the world. ............. /.................Please, Please stand in front of them
.....Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has............./
.........................................Margaret Mead
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Mine too.
That's why I typically stick to vintages.
Jeff Jackson, Denver CO
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
Re: Source for Transformers?
3rd wire is a center tap providing half voltage so something..
so it should be a 24 volt transformer with a 12volt center tap wire..
Never Doubt that a small group of thoughtful, .......... /........ If your not going to stand behind our troops
...committed people can change the world. ............. /.................Please, Please stand in front of them
.....Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has............./
.........................................Margaret Mead
Re: Source for Transformers?
Here is a link to one ...
24V, 2A Center Tapped (12-0-12) Transformer-MPJA, Inc.
PACHINKO - Nishijin Model A, 2005 Newgin Cutie Honey, 2015 TAKAO Queen's Blade 2
BUBBLE HOCKEY - SUPER CHEXX PRO | MAME - 4 Player Entertainment Center
PINBALL - Williams Grand Lizard
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is 2 amp enough to run a modern machine???
Last edited by Moparformances; 01-06-2013 at 07:04 PM. Reason: typo
Never Doubt that a small group of thoughtful, .......... /........ If your not going to stand behind our troops
...committed people can change the world. ............. /.................Please, Please stand in front of them
.....Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has............./
.........................................Margaret Mead
Re: Source for Transformers?
There are different sizes available, in terms of Amps, on that website (link). It really is the Total VA that is of interest. The transformer in the picture is 1.79A.
If it worked before; then 2A is enough now.
I have two modern machines, one has a 4A and the other has a 5A transformer (Star Wars). I don't know, but guess I could use either one on either machine...
My guess is the Hanemono is not as big a power user.
The link was just for one to replace it, size for size. Too big is not a problem, just not as efficient. The cost difference in kilowatts a year is negligible.
Transformers are weird, the voltage goes down as the load increases... the power consumed also varies with loading...
Hope that helps? Not trying to be sassy!
PACHINKO - Nishijin Model A, 2005 Newgin Cutie Honey, 2015 TAKAO Queen's Blade 2
BUBBLE HOCKEY - SUPER CHEXX PRO | MAME - 4 Player Entertainment Center
PINBALL - Williams Grand Lizard
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