Tech: How many Arcade Machines can be connected to a Single Outlet?
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19" screens and 25" screens.
Thanks.
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What size is it?
Brent
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I would mesure the actual amp of every cab you have a dont go over 10 on the
same strip, technically, you could go up to 15 but I prefer keep some
margin...
ajcrm125
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> > Does anyone know how machines can be connected to a single outlet?
>
> > 19" screens and 25" screens.
>
> > Thanks.
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> I would mesure the actual amp of every cab you have a dont go over 10 on the
> same strip, technically, you could go up to 15 but I prefer keep some
> margin...
First, find out how much power the average game will use. Look on the
back on a cab a look for a power rating in Watts. Divide this # by
120 (120 volts). The result is the average current per game.
Power = Current * Voltage or P = I * V
Typical home wiring is rated for 15 amps. (14 gauge wire). 15amps /
amps per game = # games. Keep in mind that the power rating on these
games is the max power rating so there's already some headroom in
there.
-Adam
Jeff Kinder
and I just run 6 or 7 machines on each circuit.
-jeff
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On Jun 6, 4:01 pm, RadioJockey (RadioJoc...@radio.com) wrote:
> Does anyone know how machines can be connected to a single outlet?
>
> 19" screens and 25" screens.
>
> Thanks.
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On Jun 6, 4:01 pm, RadioJockey (RadioJoc...@radio.com) wrote:
> Does anyone know how machines can be connected to a single outlet?
>
> 19" screens and 25" screens.
>
> Thanks.
>
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Dave
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I have found when I turn on to many usually around 7-8 games my
Tempest and my Phoenix start acting up sort of wierd little
glitches.But if I run 5-6 no problems at all.Anyone else ever have
that problem.I just thought i would mention it so he doesnt max out
his circuits.Also what would cause that.All i could think of is that I
have a couple games right at the +5 mark on the boards and by having
such a large draw it somehow decreases the +5 I dont know though.Hope
this helps.....Dave
Brien King
I have 4 games per strip max. I should probably just swap the 15AMP one
out for a 20 just for the extra breathing room.
In my new Gameroom, I have two 20 Amp circuits between 7 outlets, but will
only be getting around 12 games in there. Three of the outlets will be on
the same circut as the Room AC (Window Mount), so we'll see how that works.
I'm hoping that the AC unit doesn't draw too much current that it causes
problems with the games.
Brien King
spamm...@arcaderestoration.com
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D> On Jun 6, 4:47 pm, "super_sto...@yahoo.com" <super_sto...@yahoo.com>
D> wrote:
D>
>> Raster games are typically rated at 2amps; vector at 3amps.
>>
>> On Jun 6, 4:01 pm, RadioJockey (RadioJoc...@radio.com) wrote:
>>
>>> Does anyone know how machines can be connected to a single outlet?
>>>
>>> 19" screens and 25" screens.
>>>
>>> Thanks.
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D> I have found when I turn on to many usually around 7-8 games my
D> Tempest and my Phoenix start acting up sort of wierd little
D> glitches.But if I run 5-6 no problems at all.Anyone else ever have
D> that problem.I just thought i would mention it so he doesnt max out
D> his circuits.Also what would cause that.All i could think of is that
D> I have a couple games right at the +5 mark on the boards and by
D> having such a large draw it somehow decreases the +5 I dont know
D> though.Hope this helps.....Dave
D>
Dave
wrote:
> I run 10 games (one of which is Tempest) on a 15 amp circut no with no problems.
>
> I have 4 games per strip max. I should probably just swap the 15AMP one
> out for a 20 just for the extra breathing room.
>
> In my new Gameroom, I have two 20 Amp circuits between 7 outlets, but will
> only be getting around 12 games in there. Three of the outlets will be on
> the same circut as the Room AC (Window Mount), so we'll see how that works.
> I'm hoping that the AC unit doesn't draw too much current that it causes
> problems with the games.
>
> Brien King
>
> D> On Jun 6, 4:47 pm, "super_sto...@yahoo.com" <super_sto...@yahoo.com>D> wrote:
>
> D>
>
>
>
> >> Raster games are typically rated at 2amps; vector at 3amps.
>
> >> On Jun 6, 4:01 pm, RadioJockey (RadioJoc...@radio.com) wrote:
>
> >>> Does anyone know how machines can be connected to a single outlet?
>
> >>> 19" screens and 25" screens.
>
> >>> Thanks.
>
> >>> --
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> D> I have found when I turn on to many usually around 7-8 games my
> D> Tempest and my Phoenix start acting up sort of wierd little
> D> glitches.But if I run 5-6 no problems at all.Anyone else ever have
> D> that problem.I just thought i would mention it so he doesnt max out
> D> his circuits.Also what would cause that.All i could think of is that
> D> I have a couple games right at the +5 mark on the boards and by
> D> having such a large draw it somehow decreases the +5 I dont know
> D> though.Hope this helps.....Dave
>
> - Show quoted text -
Wow the only thing i see different between my setup and yours is that
my strips are maxed out and you only have four games per.I'll hve to
try breaking it down alittle and only useing four per strip and see if
that makes a difference....Thanks....Dave
ajcrm125
wrote:
> I run 10 games (one of which is Tempest) on a 15 amp circut no with no problems.
>
> I have 4 games per strip max. I should probably just swap the 15AMP one
> out for a 20 just for the extra breathing room.
>
> In my new Gameroom, I have two 20 Amp circuits between 7 outlets, but will
> only be getting around 12 games in there. Three of the outlets will be on
> the same circut as the Room AC (Window Mount), so we'll see how that works.
> I'm hoping that the AC unit doesn't draw too much current that it causes
> problems with the games.
>
> Brien King
>
> D> On Jun 6, 4:47 pm, "super_sto...@yahoo.com" <super_sto...@yahoo.com>D> wrote:
>
> D>
>
> >> Raster games are typically rated at 2amps; vector at 3amps.
>
> >> On Jun 6, 4:01 pm, RadioJockey (RadioJoc...@radio.com) wrote:
>
> >>> Does anyone know how machines can be connected to a single outlet?
>
> >>> 19" screens and 25" screens.
>
> >>> Thanks.
>
> >>> --
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> D> I have found when I turn on to many usually around 7-8 games my
> D> Tempest and my Phoenix start acting up sort of wierd little
> D> glitches.But if I run 5-6 no problems at all.Anyone else ever have
> D> that problem.I just thought i would mention it so he doesnt max out
> D> his circuits.Also what would cause that.All i could think of is that
> D> I have a couple games right at the +5 mark on the boards and by
> D> having such a large draw it somehow decreases the +5 I dont know
> D> though.Hope this helps.....Dave
> D>
Simply swapping a 15Amp breaker for a 20 is a big no-no. 15 amp
circuits are run with 14 gauge wire while 20 amps circuits are run
with 12 gauge. Overdriving a smaller wire can lead to all kinds of
hazards. Heck, even outlets and switches are rated for amperage and
there's a risk of fire when overloading a contact that's rated for a
lesser amperage.
-Adam (born into a family of electricians no less)
Fastload
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-Adam
-->>That's good when you actually have the label still there...half of mine
are gone...but I agree, this is the easy way...
Mickey Johnson
pull about .5 amp a piece. Pinballs, games with force feedback, and
multiple monitor games pull more.
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Brien King
the same thing you did. So they will stay at 15 AMP. Thanks for the heads
up.
a> Simply swapping a 15Amp breaker for a 20 is a big no-no. 15 amp
a> circuits are run with 14 gauge wire while 20 amps circuits are run
a> with 12 gauge. Overdriving a smaller wire can lead to all kinds of
a> hazards. Heck, even outlets and switches are rated for amperage and
a> there's a risk of fire when overloading a contact that's rated for a
a> lesser amperage.
a>
a> -Adam (born into a family of electricians no less)
a>
Jack (www.villagebbs.com)
perhaps 7 machines on one circuit before it starts to pop.
That's a mix of 19in and 25in games, etc.
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