When we run into repeated HOTs failing I pull out the scope and check the collector of the HOT for signs of ringing or damping problems. It is more likely to be a bad capacitor than the driver transformer...I'd replace the capacitor(s) first, then check the temp of the HOT. John :-#)# At 07:30 AM 11/19/01, you wrote: >Phil, >I had this very same problem with a CTC 187 chassis. Don't know if it will >be of any help on the CTC197 or not. Check to see if the HOT runs hotter >than normal to the touch, if it does I had to replace Horiz. Driver >Transformer (#215541) and C4306 (#188594) to solve shorting of HOT. Remember >these part #'s are for a CTC187 chassis. > > Dan Webster > Webster's TV > Shullsburg, Wi. >----- Original Message ----- >From: <Philstv@xxxxxxx> >To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2001 8:18 AM >Subject: [TechAssist] CTC197 - Repeated failure of HOT (C5148) > > > > Hi All. I had this set in some weeks ago. I replaced the HOT (C5148) and >the > > fly which I had to wait 4 months to get. The set came back dead again. I > > replaced the shorted HOT and it played for about 20 minutes and shorted > > again. Anybody had this problem? > > > > Phil - Phil's TV > > > > > > ***************************************** > > Help make your TechAssist online repair tips > > database better! Submit your fixes here: > > http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips > > ***************************************** > > To UNSUBSCRIBE write to: > > techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > with unsubscribe in the subject line. > > > >================================= >Help make your TechAssist database better! >Submit your fixes here: http://circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips >================================= >To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: >techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe ================================= Help make your TechAssist database better! Submit your fixes here: http://circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips ================================= To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe