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    Default Is anyone using a step down transformer to reduce the voltage to 100V

    Hi all,

    I'm still working on my pachislo - but I have a question - is anyone using a step down transformer since these machines from Japan are designed to run on 100V?

    I've been reading up on this a lot over the last couple of years as I'm a fan of Japanese electronics. There are lots of arguments pro and con, but one for the pachislo would only cost about $40, so if it's only that amount, why not protect the electronics for long term? The biggest problem is listed as heat generated due to the extra voltage.

    Here's a link to what I'm talking about:

    https://www.amazon.com/VCT-VT-500J-J...1435446&sr=8-5


    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Is anyone using a step down transformer to reduce the voltage to 100V

    yep.
    EM Pinballs & Arrangeballs

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    Default Re: Is anyone using a step down transformer to reduce the voltage to 100V

    I use one in my pachinko cabinet with the lifter installed. It's mainly for the lifter and the cell cleaner, but the pachinko is connected too.
    Gotta catch 'em all Pa-chink-o

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