Hi Philip, Here are the HOT subs that I recommend, as well as the method that works best for selecting replacement HOTs. The D1881 will is not always a good choice. It will overheat if the original has a lower amp rating (in many, if not most cases). For testing I use a D1879 (6A) because it will not overheat (even if the original was a D1881 [10A]) and because it cost less. -- Best regards, Bil Green 2001 TV VCR Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 760-934-2001 mailto:tv.vcrrepair@xxxxxxxxxxx Wednesday, July 30, 2003, 10:30:51 AM, you wrote: PB> A tech friend says if he cannot get, or ID an HOT he will sub a PB> 2SD1881. Says thiis 1881 seems to be a general heavy transistor for at PB> least test/estimate purposes. PB> Yesterday he had a Sharp with bad HOT 2SD2586.No subs avail. OEM a week PB> away. PB> Used an 1881 and ran cool. PB> I want to improve my TV HOT selection bin. Is there a certain selection PB> that are "must haves"? PB> Phil Bader ***************************************************************************** Classifieds! Buy or Sell! http://sell.tech-assist.org The Tech Address Book: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.htm Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.htm Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/