Page 1 of 1
Questions for Rika World Champion target system owners/users
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 12:29 pm
by jcar
I recently purchased a Rika target return system from Pilkguns and am having a few issues . I'd call them but they're closed over the weekend.
First guestion. Do you have problems with the original 1 amp fuse blowing once the unit warms up?
Second question. Does the pulley on your unit get fairly warm while the unit is sitting with
the power switch on and not sending targets down range?
Thanks,
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 8:03 pm
by SMBeyer
Yes and yes.
I did blow the fuse that came in it fairly soon after getting it. I went to Radio Shack and replaced it with a 1.5 amp "slo-blow" fuse and haven't had any problems since.
If you leave it on for an extended period or forget to turn it off it will get quite warm but I haven't seen any problems from doing such so far.
Scott
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:09 am
by jcar
Thanks Scott. I ended up putting a 1.5 amp fuse in mine as well with no problems. I wonder if Rika failed to up rate the fuse when they went from the European 220 volt 30 watt motor to the US 110 volt 30 watt motor. The US motor draws twice as much current as the European version. Their parts list shows both motors, but only one 1 amp fuse. How long have you had your unit?
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:46 pm
by Guest
I agree with both points Scott made. My 1.5 amp SLOBLO fuse has been fine since I installed it more than six years ago when the original blew within minutes of initial set up. Pulley also gets warm and seems to be normal for the unit.
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:33 pm
by SMBeyer
I have had mine for about a year and a half and haven't had any problems since.
Scott