Homepin what type of coin mechs are you talking about? do you have a link to them? were they the common arcade mechanical ones? or something different? Mechanical coinmech - I would say its rubbish as the coin physically needs to hit the wire to close the switch. Which is why we need the experiment to put this to bed. I understand the logic but there are a lot of variables. All in Man's Toolbox, Jet flame torch lighter, Lighters JOBON Torch Turbo Windproof Spray Gun 31,00 €– 32,00 € Select options

Clipper conspiracies aside, there is a common issue with the new lighters where the flint produces a spark but the gas does not ignite the flame. If you have refilled your lighter a few times it can be easy for grime and dirt to build up around the gas outlet in front of the wheel. Cleaning this will most likely fix your problem and get your clipper working smoothly again. The problem was with all types of machines and mechs. It was very hard to know exactly which ones - I suspect that's why LAI started using that reset board in all video machines?

Definately worked when I .. and mates were doing it for a short while in the 80's. More specifically at the old downstairs William St 'Split Second' in Perth. OK thanks for that answer Homepin, I do believe you and I know you would know how it works, but I'm a bit lost still. For it to work like that with the high voltage spark being applied to the outside of the coin mech, wouldn't that mean that if you inserted a coin normally when the coin moved the wire mech completing the circuit to register a credit that the current for that would be applied to the whole coin mech, potentially giving someone still touching the mech a bit of a buzz? It is no secret that the quality of clipper lighters has gone downhill. Many folks say that they have done this on purpose so they do not last as long as consumers have to buy more.

Little details make a big difference. Clipper is dedicated to making a difference by taking the utmost care in how we manufacture and distribute our products. Learn more below. BITD I don't know of any electronic coin mechs that were around on the games I played that this could have possibly worked on.It has an antenna that detects the high voltage spike and disconnects the mains power for about five seconds. This wipes any credits put up. BIC Multi Purpose Lighter with Long Metal Wand, Candle Collection, Great Lighter for Candles and Fireplaces, Pastel Colors When I ran an arcade for a short time we had a major problem with a couple of kids using the insert from a piezo lighter. If all above fails, make sure that there is actually gas in the lighter as it might need refilling! many newsagents and headshops sell gas bottles to refill lighters and it is much more eco-friendly to refill a lighter than to buy another and throw plastic away. If you want to, you can also replace the flint in your clipper and change the hexagon wheel using a nice round one from a different lighter. Clipper offers lighters of all shapes, sizes and capabilities. Find the lighter that suits your needs best.