Help fixing pub style fruit machine - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mdg82
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 03, 2016, 09:42:07 am
content: Alright guys, my name's Marshall. I now live in London, UK but grew up in Ontario, Canada. I've inherited a pub style slot/fruit machine for my boozer in London but its knackered at the moment and won't come on. I've obviously changed the fuse, plug and power cable as a start but it looks like something else electrical internally that's at fault. I've got 10 years in the electric trade but this isn't hardware I'm familiar with. I was wondering if anyone on the forum might have past experience fixing these machines or whether they can point me towards some tutorials?

author: bills
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 04, 2016, 03:22:01 am
content: Pardon my ignorance but is this a vending machine?A check of the power supply would be in order. Brand,model # and photos are also helpful.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 04, 2016, 03:28:31 am
content: No...I believe the item is a slot machine / poker machine / one-armed bandit .......

author: Richard Crowley
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 04, 2016, 03:30:09 am
content: I believe it is what we Yanks would call a "Slot Machine". Apparently they are legal in England (or just in London?) And I believe that Las Vegas style casinos are also legal.You said you replaced the fuse, plug and power cable, but was that just on general principle, or was the fuse blown (or a problem with the plug and/or cable)? Was there any change in behavior/symptoms once you did the fuse, plug and power cable thing? Does it show any signs of life? Can you find service information (or at least electrical diagram) of the thing online? Does the electrics only consist of lighting and sounders, etc. Or is it electronically-operated?Did your 10 years in the trade leave you with any basic test gear (like DMM, etc.)?

author: bills
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 04, 2016, 03:33:35 am
content: Can I assume a boozer is a pub/ bar?

author: amyk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 04, 2016, 03:47:10 am
content: Yes.

author: bills
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 04, 2016, 04:07:14 am
content: My wife has called me that a time or two now I have a come back.

author: mdg82
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 04, 2016, 08:14:30 am
content: Thanks for the responses, sorry to confuse with the lingo. I managed to find a repair shop a few miles away and my mate helped me take it there with his van yesterday evening. Turns out that fixing it will cost more than its worth so I've left it at the shop for spare parts. All good though, found the one I've been after at an onlinesiteauction with a buy it now price of £125.00. Had been keeping an eye out for a Leprechauns Gold fruit machine for a while but stopped looking when I got handed that other piece of junk. Oh well, its all worked out in the end. The seller says its in mint condition but I won't be taking his word for it. Asked a friend who lives in the area to go and check it out before I agree on getting it delivered. My mate can fetch it too so won't have to pay the £50 delivery, bargain!. Thanks again, Marsh.