I had to pull a print to refresh my memory. It says its a Negitive Coefficient Thermistor Phillip R Hull phil245@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gemini Computer & TV" <geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 9:40 AM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Philips chassis # 26C8-17 model # PFN601CH02 > > That is correct Phil now that I think about it. This device is a VARISTOR, > not a thermistor, and is used for spike protection. I am ashamed I didn't > even think about that before. Guess I am showing my age (okay then, who is > supplying today's does of Geritol and Depends?). > > Bob Waterman, CET® #RI-28 > Master Technician License #9109 > Service Manager > Gemini Computer, TV, & Security Alarms > (508)695-7302 > (508)695-7769 FAX > geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > geminitv@xxxxxxx > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Phillip R. Hull" <phil245@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 9:37 AM > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Philips chassis # 26C8-17 model # PFN601CH02 > > > > > > This is not a degauss thermistor, it protects the bridge rectifiers from > > surge I believe. R 401 is the degauss thermistor. Use exact part. > > Phillip R Hull > > phil245@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Al Gutz" <alg@xxxxxxxxxxx> > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 10:35 PM > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Philips chassis # 26C8-17 model # PFN601CH02 > > > > > > > > > > The RCA unit is 5.5 ohms cold. = > > > > > > > > > Al G > > > > > > Gemini Computer & TV wrote: > > > > = > > > > > > > As far as I know they do not go by value and I never tried subbing > with= > > > > > > > another manufacturer. I have always used the OEM part. > > > > = > > > > > > > Bob Waterman, CET=AE #RI-28 > > > > Master Technician License #9109 > > > > Service Manager > > > > Gemini Computer, TV, & Security Alarms > > > > (508)695-7302 > > > > (508)695-7769 FAX > > > > geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > > geminitv@xxxxxxx > > > > = > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: "Jeff Dougherty" <support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 10:50 PM > > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Philips chassis # 26C8-17 model # PFN601CH02 > > > > = > > > > > > > > > > > > > Bob, > > > > > Do these go by values? > > > > > Can the RCA ones I have be used in any other unit? > > > > > support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > > > FAX 717-564-4952 > > > > > Jeff Dougherty > > > > > Intrepid Video & Electronics Be careful of your thoughts. > > > > > 501 Luther Rd They may become your words > > > > > Harrisburg, PA 17111 any moment. > > > > > 717-909-8844 > > > > > VCR tips, electronics info & general interest. > > > > > www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net > > > > > www.thetoolcaddy.com www.9-11-2001tragedy.com > > > > > > *********************************************************************= > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > From: "Gemini Computer & TV" <geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > > Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 7:09 AM > > > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Philips chassis # 26C8-17 model # > PFN601CH0= > > > 2 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Buck, > > > > > That is Philips part# 483511637005. Not sure of the "value". I would > = > > > just > > > > > replace it with an OEM part as it is under $4 and is in stock at > > > > Tritronics. > > > > > I have seen this so many times in the past (but none recently) and > it= > > > was > > > > > always just the thermistor that burnt up. Used to be a very common > pr= > > > oblem > > > > > (I kept about a half dozen or so on my truck). > > > > > > > > > > Bob Waterman, CET=AE #RI-28 > > > > > Master Technician License #9109 > > > > > Service Manager > > > > > Gemini Computer, TV, & Security Alarms > > > > > (508)695-7302 > > > > > (508)695-7769 FAX > > > > > geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > > > geminitv@xxxxxxx > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > From: "sterling pasher" <spasher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > > Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 9:12 PM > > > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Philips chassis # 26C8-17 model # PFN601CH02 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have a Philips with the R403 burned to a crisp. The Philips part > = > > > # is > > > > > > 2303240001. Can anyone tell me the value of this thermistor. I've > > > > checked > > > > > > about everything else in the cct. Has anyone had this fault before > = > > > and > > > > is > > > > > > there something else I should check. > > > > > > > > > > > > Buck Pasher > > > > > > Buck's TV > > > > > > Gander Newfoundland > > > > > > Canada > > > > > > spasher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > > > > 709-256-7738 (Fax & Phone) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- > > > > > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > > > > > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > > > > > > Version: 6.0.427 / Virus Database: 240 - Release Date: 12/6/02 > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------ > > > > > > Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: > > > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html > > > > > > ------------------------------------------ > > > > > > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > > > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > > > > > > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > > > > > > http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------ > > > > > Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: > > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html > > > > > ------------------------------------------ > > > > > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > > > > > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > > > > > http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------ > > > > > Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: > > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html > > > > > ------------------------------------------ > > > > > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > > > > > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > > > > > http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html > > > > > > > > > > > > > > = > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------ > > > > Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html > > > > ------------------------------------------ > > > > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > > > > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > > > > http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------ > > > Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html > > > ------------------------------------------ > > > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > > > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > > > http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------ > > Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html > > ------------------------------------------ > > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > > http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html > > > > > > ------------------------------------------ > Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html > ------------------------------------------ > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html > > > ------------------------------------------ Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html