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Title: Question about a cabinet on/off switch
Post by: Wir3d on February 26, 2006, 04:50:42 am

Hi,

I,ve just aquired a dedicated nba jam arcade and the cabinet is missing an on/off switch.
How many amps should the switch be......3a 125v......or 6a 125v?    or does it matter.

Title: Re: Question about a cabinet on/off switch
Post by: tommy on February 26, 2006, 05:08:52 am

I'm not totaly sure but are you sure the switch is missing?

Maybe the switch is in near the coin door and you didn't see it?

Title: Re: Question about a cabinet on/off switch
Post by: Wir3d on February 26, 2006, 05:19:22 am

nope, the switch is missing ive searched throughout the whole cab and its not there, and there is a small hole cut out of the top rear cab where the switch goes, so i know for sure the switch is missing

Title: Re: Question about a cabinet on/off switch
Post by: Wir3d on February 26, 2006, 04:17:22 pm

this question cant be that hard to answer can it?

Title: Re: Question about a cabinet on/off switch
Post by: woodygjw on February 26, 2006, 05:32:01 pm

Go with the 6 amp, 3 would probably be ok.  Most likely the higher the amperage on the switch, the better it would be.  Or check the back of the cabinet for a rating plate, probably near the power cord to see how much current the thing draws.

woody

Title: Re: Question about a cabinet on/off switch
Post by: Q*Bert_OP on February 26, 2006, 06:16:02 pm

Fine your cabinet will be, with a 10 Amp rated switch.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Question about a cabinet on/off switch
Post by: Wir3d on February 26, 2006, 08:00:39 pm

cool, thanks for the help