Fuse Advice

[Andypc]

Just went to turn on Williams Diner and nothing happened. Was working perfectly last night when I switched it off. So I checked the main fuse in the plug and it has no continuity. Just wanted to check the correct value fuse to use in the plug. The current fuse claims to be 7A which I have not seen in a UK plug before.

 

[vib_ribbon]

according to Pinball Heaven's website, pinball machines should have a 13A fuse in the mains plug.

https://www.pinball.co.uk/pinball-problems-2/dead-pinball/

I had a browse through the game manual and it doesn't seem to say. The largest internal fuse is 8A, so for the mains fuse to be of a smaller value seems overly cautious? (not an electrician).

 

[Sgt GrizZ]

I think Sys 11s are prone to this. Some people find they will sometimes trip the house circuit breaker too.

As above.... Stick a 13A in the plug and make sure the games main fuse is correct.

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[Andypc]

Just read this on Pinball Mania when I search for 7Amp Fuse. Pinball Mania sell 7Amp plug fuses.

"7A fuse for wall plug. 5A fuses can blow unexpectedly due to fuse fatigue, even though there's no fault. The next commonly available fuse is 13A which doesn't afford the best protection and may not blow sufficiently fast in a fault condition."

Looks like 7Amp on some machines might be the safer option. The really good news is I tried a 5amp fuse in the plug for Diner and it's all working again, Panic Over

 

[Paul]

In the "good old days" they used to sell 1/3/5/7/10/13's. Not so much any more....

 

[Spandangler]

I think a kitkat wrapper coupled with a household staple is approx 7 amp.

 

[PinballDaze]

BS1363 has standardised on just two preferred fuse ratings, 3A and 13A, however any fuse rating up to 13A can still be used. Found this out a few years ago. PAT testing was 5 fuses, 3A,5A,7A,10A and 13Amp. Now, just two are used to "pass its test"