Playboy Transformer 120 to 240

[wonder]

Just got my delivery of my playboy and have changed the wires on the transformer to get 240v, but just read i got to change the varistor in the cabinet as well.

Need a bally part number E-713-1 but have a E-713, does anyone no if i need to change it or what the differenced between the two are.

Havent had a chance to look at it yet,but will tonight.

thanks
Craig

[Strangeways]

http://www.jaycar.com.au/ProductResults.asp?FORM=CAT&CATID=33&SUBCATID=778

I have not actually used these before, but I would assume the 275VAC would be applicable.

Keen to see other's opinions on this as I've not replaced one for a while.

[Homepin]

Yes it is. You need a bit of a margin - hence 275V

If you fitted one rated at 240V (our power is SUPPOSED to be 220V these days) it would be forever popping the fuse when the power spiked.

[wonder]

Thanks guys, does it matter what size in Amps or just use the biggest one.

[Homepin]

Thanks guys, does it matter what size in Amps or just use the biggest one.

I would get this one:

275VAC 6500A METAL OXIDE VARISTOR (MOV)

Mainly 'cause they are all the same price anyway - this one will cop the largest surge before exploding 

[Homepin]

Thanks guys, does it matter what size in Amps or just use the biggest one.

The one fitted would have been suitable for 100V so if you plugged it in BANG!!!

[wonder]

Thanks guys, does it matter what size in Amps or just use the biggest one.

The one fitted would have been suitable for 100V so if you plugged it in BANG!!!

Thats how i got it and was tempted to just plug it in after i changed the transformer wiring, lucky I didn't..Should be able to give it a test tonight.

Thanks