bonus41 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I have an Atari 2600 JR model, and I don't know if this is normal for the jr model. But when I put the power cord into the console sparks fly out the back of the Jr... I don't know if this is normal I just noticed it today XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 It's not a short: it's a cigarette lighter. Enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19rsn007 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 this is why I only connect that powersupl is the brick is NOT in the power outlet. So first I put the jack in my atari and then I plug it into the power outlet, NEVER THE OTHER WAY AROUND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I think it's fairly normal. It has happened to me even BEFORE plugging the brick into the wall. Little bit of static electricity perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 A bit of a spark is normal. I suppose it happens because Atari used a two-segment 3.5mm jack plug for the AC adapter, and when you plug it in to the console, the segments briefly come into contact (and cause a spark) as they slide into the connector. Later systems used a barrel-style plug, which avoids this problem. If you don't want to make sparks when you plug in your 2600, just plug the power cord into the console first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlepaddle Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 WARNING: Do not use your console on top of a stack of oily rags! or next to the lawn mower! or in the laundry room if the pilot light has been out for a while on the water heater! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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