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by gav 999
Sat Aug 02, 2014 3:14 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Rotamints
Replies: 212
Views: 53283

Re: Rotamints

Thanks for that. After doing a bit more research I found that the capacitor at the top usually needs to be removed or replaced in Rotamints. So I removed it and at least its no longer tripping the RCD but there are no signs of life. There is a break in continuity in the live wiring somewhere between...
by gav 999
Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:11 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Rotamints
Replies: 212
Views: 53283

Re: Rotamints

Thanks for your help that seems to be a safer approach!

There appears to be continuity between neutral and earth which may be causing the problem.

More investigation required...
by gav 999
Tue Jul 22, 2014 11:25 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Rotamints
Replies: 212
Views: 53283

Rotamints

Topic merged - Site Admin. Hi, I'm new here so hello to everyone! I've just acquired a Rotamint Gold machine which looks in good condition inside and out, but trips the RCD when plugged in. I read elsewhere in the forum (with the similar Rotamint Luxus) that this is often caused by the initial circ...