[TechAssist] Re: Zenith SM2568S (9-1407) small horiz red band at top
- From: gulftech@xxxxxxxx
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 17:53:39 -0600
Richard,
As ESR meter, ANY ESR meter, is not more accurate and is not a substitute
for a capacitor meter. You need both. An ESR meter can quickly check a
cap in circuit, but doesn't guarantee the cap is good, just as a cap
measuring within tolerance on a cap checker doesn't necessarily mean it
is good. Both instruments should be used along with your knowledge of
the circuits involved. In fact, both could indicate a cap to be "good,"
but if it shows signs of leakage, it needs replaced. All test equipment
has its limitations. We learn them through experience.
I never used an ESR meter until I bought one about a year ago. I love
mine, but am not sure I would do as Phil. Probably have my Fluke in my
other arm. My wife has legs, too.
As to where to buy the Dick Smith, there was a post earlier today on
where to buy. I'll paste it below.
Dick Smith Electronics ESR and Low Ohms meter kit K7204 is available from
http://www.dse.co.nz/ for NZ$78 which is approximately US$50.
Hope this helps,
Ken Smith
Gulf Technical Services
3034 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
850-934-8324 (Voice) 850-932-0819 (Fax)
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On Wed, 31 Oct 2001 15:11:22 -0800 "RICHARD AKPIRI"
<uwakpolo@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>
>
> HI JEFF, HOW DO I GO ABOUT BUYING ONE OF THIS 'ESR METER'? I
> PRSENTLY HAVE A
> CAP TESTER AND IT SEEMS ESR METER IS REALY WAY TO GO AND MORE
> ACCURATE.
>
> Richard.
>
> >From: "Jeff Dougherty" >Reply-To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >To:
> >Subject:
> [TechAssist] Re: Zenith SM2568S (9-1407) small horiz red band at top
> >Date:
> Tue, 30 Oct 2001 16:23:13 -0500 >>>Now..that was funny, Phil. >I
> know what
> you mean, I love the Dick Smith meter. >I will give that, and Jeff's
> suggestion a shot. >>Jeff >>mailto:Jeff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> www.thetoolcaddy.com >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Phil
> Bader" >To:
> >Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 4:28 AM >Subject: [TechAssist] Re:
> Zenith
> SM2568S (9-1407) small horiz red band at >top >>>>>>Always,always
> ESR those
> blue caps in these Zeniths..Causes a multitude >>of strange
> symptoms. The
> other day I had a Zenith with 14 caps bad. I >>just kept ESR'ing and
> replacing,as the picture got better and better.My >>Dick-Smith ESR
> meter is
> amust.It would be near impossible to zip from >>one cap to the other
> without
> it. If I was running from a burning >>building the Dick Smith would
> be under
> my arm! (Wife under the other!) >>>>Jeff Dougherty wrote:
> >>>>>>Initial
> problem was blown fuse, shorted ICX3431(STR53041) and shorted
> >>>Q3431(121-1264-01) >>>Also, C3432 high ESR, CX3003 decr value.
> >>>Now I
> have a red horizontal band, top of screen about 2" high. >>>Any help
> on this
> one? >>>Thanks. >>>>>>Jeff >>>>>>mailto:Jeff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> www.9-11-2001tragedy.com >>>Help those affected by the NY/PA
> tragedy: >>>The
> Red Cross needs is mobilizing a national blood drive and needs your
> >>>help.
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> >>>donate
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> >>>Harrisburg,
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