[TechAssist] Re: Fuse type beeded final answer

I kept using the Weller gun on printed circuits for a long time because the
little 25w pencil irons they told us to use caused too much damage. You had
to hold them on the pad so long to melt the solder that the trace lifted.
With the Weller gun I could be on and off before that happened.

Eventually we got the 40w pencil types which worked fine.

Russ Hoyt
Hoyt's TV
Exeter, NH


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed Gaidies" <teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2005 8:55 PM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Fuse type beeded final answer


> Yup...we have reverted to fuses...size of solder tips..(blow
> torch)..Rosin vs Acid Core..the Gambit.
> For most...we will continue what we do. Advice and input is nice.
> We "kid" some "tongue in cheek".
>
> -Ed-
> Ed Gaidies
> Tel-Tek Electronics
> Ontario-Canada
> teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> teltek@xxxxxxxxx
>
> On 29-Jan-05, at 8:38 PM, Old TV Man wrote:
>
> > All this talk about a fuse. I have been soldering wires to fuses for
> > years.
> > I even found some S clips in my drawer after someone mentioned them.
> >
> > I sorta do the same with parts as Ken does but not as many anymore with
> > age creeping up.
> >
> > Max Bonnell
> > Bonnell TV
> > Robinson, IL
> >
> > Sender: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx From: gulftech@xxxxxxxx Date:
> > Sat, Jan 29, 2005, 6:56pm To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject:
> > [TechAssist] Re: Fuse type needed final answer Reply=A0to:
> > techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >
> > Actually, Gary, I'm cheaper than you are. I save the leads from caps
> > and
> > resistors and use then for jumpers or fuses. I use a dremel tool to
> > make
> > the solder take to the end and hold the leads with hemostats.
> >
> > You make a good point to mention the time involved in putting the set
> > together and moving it off the bench. It takes a heck of a lot of
> > inventory to cut down on doing that. I'm not just talking about fuses.
> > I
> > have 95% of the parts I need for repair, but it has taken a lot of time
> > and money to build it up. Still, when I find a new part, I order for
> > stock as well.
> >
> > I've mentioned this before, but for the new guys, I say it again. I
> > have
> > kept a parts log of everything I have ordered for at least the past
> > five
> > years. I also write down parts I am low on and need to reorder, so when
> > I place an order I don't forget the restock items. Of course, I still
> > find things later the same day that I need to order. The two biggest
> > advantages of the data base is a quick check to see if it is in stock
> > (for parts I don't instantly recognize) and for pricing out of
> > invoices.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Ken Smith
> > Gulf Technical Services
> > 3034 Gulf Breeze Parkway
> > Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
> > 850-934-8324 (Voice), 850-932-0819 (fax)
> >
> > On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 16:53:25 -0500 Gary McCartney <gary@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > writes:
> >
> > Ed, it would take longer to lift the TV off the bench to store it until
> > the part comes in and have the customer held up for a few days, then it
> > would to solder a couple of wires on a fuse. I forgot to mention that I
> > usually take a resistor with full length leads and bend the leads to
> > reach both ends of the fuse, then I solder the resistor to the fuse and
> > then clip out the resistor afterwards. It makes it simpler to hold the
> > wire to the fuse while soldering.
> >
> > Gary McCartney
> > McCartney Electronics
> > Guelph Ontario Canada
> > Est. 1984
> > email: gary (at) number63.ca
> >
> > Ed Gaidies wrote:
> >
> > Gary;
> > I find it easier to pick up the phone and call Global, and order a
> > package.;-)
> > Again...Time is money.
> >
> > You cheap Canuck...WOW!  Next time I'm shipping something your
> > way...I'll
> > throw in a dozen "S" clips. No Charge.
> >
> > -Ed-
> > Ed Gaidies
> > Tel-Tek Electronics
> > Ontario-Canada
> > teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > teltek@xxxxxxxxx
> >
> > On 29-Jan-05, at 4:10 PM, Gary McCartney wrote:
> >
> > I find that it is easier to solder a wire to a fuse if you take a
> > jeweler's file and file the end of the fuse down until it is brass
> > color.
> > Then quickly tin the brass end and tin the end of the wire, then solder
> > together. If you are afraid of too much heat, have your can of freeze
> > spray handy to spray on after the soldering is done.
> >
> > Gary McCartney
> > McCartney Electronics
> > Guelph Ontario Canada
> > Est. 1984
> > email: gary (at) number63.ca
> >
> > gulftech@xxxxxxxx wrote:
> >
> > I agree. I remember GC (General Cement) used to carry packages of "S"
> > clips for that sort of thing to piggyback a good fuse to a bad one with
> > minimal effort. Anyone know if they are still available?
> >
> > Ken Smith
> > Gulf Technical Services
> > 3034 Gulf Breeze Parkway
> > Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
> > 850-934-8324 (Voice), 850-932-0819 (fax)
> > On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 13:27:31 -0500 "Jerome Silverman"
> > <greentron@xxxxxxx>
> > writes:
> >
> > For those who dont want to solder wires to fuses, there are things that
> > look
> > like a coil spring with a long straight end wire that slips over the
> > end
> > of
> > a standard fuse end cap.
> >
> > Jerry Silverman
> > Greentron Inc
> > 4 Newland Ave Greenville SC 29609
> > Fax/Phone 864 232 3889
> > greentron@xxxxxxx
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Phil Bader" <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 4:40 PM
> > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Fuse type needed final answer
> >
> > Little fuses number is: 315.500
> > Bussman number is: MDV-V-1/2 this the slo-blo type with leads.
> > 1/2 amp.
> > Phil
> > Whew
> >
> > Phil Bader wrote:
> > *GJV.5A is what I needed. Thanks.
> > Phil
> > *
> > tvservice wrote:
> > GJV TYPE
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Larry E" <videotech@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 2:43 PM
> > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Fuse type needed
> >
> > Phil, no, does not have pigtail leads, sorry about that didn`t
> > see it
> > in
> > the
> > 1st post, Larry E
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Phil Bader" <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 3:39 PM
> > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Fuse type needed
> >
> > I see it. And this version is with pigtails, correct? Phil
> >
> > Larry E wrote:
> >
> > Phil, Tritronics has them listed on the web page as "MDL.5A"
> > $2.50
> > box
> > of 5
> >
> > Larry E
> > Larry Eastman
> > American TV & Electronics
> > Crystal River, Fl. 34428
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Phil Bader" <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 3:20 PM
> > Subject: [TechAssist] Fuse type needed
> >
> > A customer is looking for a 1/2 amp Slow-Blow Pigtail fuse.
> > The old
> > standard size (like AGC) I need a number to order it.Thanks, Phil Bader
> > -- 
> > Philip Bader
> > Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976)
> > 3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880 Fax (863) 299-8821
> > email: tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > -- 
> >
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