[Restoration] Human - Restore Like a Robot

[Etienne MacGyver]

That is a US plug...  wich generally means 110V....  that explanes the heat  

they get warm, but melting happens only if you feed double the voltage through the coil  

so feed the replacement coil with 110 next time (unless youre sure its a 220 Volts device)

[Superully]

That is a US plug...  wich generally means 110V....  that explanes the heat 
so feed the replacement coil with 110 next time (unless youre sure its a 220 Volts device)

the description of the item clearly states 220V, but i doubt that a simple adapter would solve the transfer from 110 to 220V.

i thought you had the same version, etienne?

[level42]

Well that looks like it was worth the money

Yes I had the same, US plug and there's no way to tell if it's 110VAC or 230VAC. To be sure/safe I always use a small 230V to 120V transformer. Also saves using the included plug. Which is useless in Europe of course.

[level42]

Save that adapter ! It might be handy when you go over to India or Pakistan:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BS_546

My adapter sucked because it wouldn't stay in the wall-outlet, but at least it was the right model for Europe. Maybe you should let them know we don't use that kind of plug around here !

[Superully]

Maybe you should let them know we don't use that kind of plug around here !

i already told them. as i've said, i can get a free item (around the same price as the coil) from their stock, but i have no idea what to look for. perhaps i'll simply order another coil ...

[level42]

That might be the best idea, and use the new one on 120V only.

The one you have now may have (almost) melted isolation between the wires because of the heat and when you get a short you'll probably blow a fuse in your home electrical installation (or you'll have to reset the automatic circuit breaker).

How long have you used it by the way ? In general you should only keep it switched on (that is: button pressed) for like less than 60 seconds while you do the degaussing.

That's something you'll have to take into account using these Chinese tools. They probably wouldn't pass any European (or US) safety standards so NEVER use them unattended. It's the same with my UV EPROM eraser.

[Superully]

How long have you used it by the way ? In general you should only keep it switched on (that is: button pressed) for like less than 60 seconds while you do the degaussing.

60 seconds MAX!!!

i'll order a second one then and probably throw the old one away!

[Etienne MacGyver]

i thought you had the same version, etienne?

Well almost the same:



Mine has a europlug, is grey and clearly states 220 volts  

but it did the trick i can see in your posting, thats the most important 

[Etienne MacGyver]

This is a strong magnet...
don't forget the end of the video, those are big mthrfckrs 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1xS-ssfTM8&feature=related

[Superully]

after a long (and winding) restoration, my berzerk cabinet is finally finished: i installed both the new coin door sticker and the repro control panel from chris moore today - i'm one happy camper! oh, and i also placed the original boardgame on top of the cabinet!

because pictures speak more than a thousand words, here we go


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


THIS RESTORATION IS OFFICIALLY DONE!!!

[Belike]

Looks like new, I would love to play a few rounds on it one day.
Congrats for the usual nice job!

[scr33n]

Great job Ully 

Congratulations!!!

[Etienne MacGyver]

Looking stunning like we are used from you ! 

[level42]

Heh, I don't regret that you got it

[Superully]

Heh, I don't regret that you got it

i don't either ! i still owe you a q*bert in return ...