[TechAssist] Re: Zenith SM2568S (9-1407) small horiz red band at top
- From: "Clancy Harms" <dickstv1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 19:48:50 -0800
Friends
I MUST agree with the Kenster!
Both..the ESR and the Capacitance checker are a must!
Do NOT rely upon on only one ! You MUST have both!
Just my "Fred-Sense"
Clancy Harms NESDA's Region 7 Director
Dick's Radio & TV, Inc.
2319 West Clay St. If it's broken...a real man can
St. Charles, MO. 63301 can break it even better !
(636)-724-5055
(636)-724-5531 fax
email: dickstv1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
mailto:dickstv1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: <gulftech@xxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2001 3:53 PM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Zenith SM2568S (9-1407) small horiz red band at
top
>
> 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)
>
> -----------------------------
>
>
>
> 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
> > 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.
> > Pleasecall 800-GIVE LIFE, to find out where in your area you can
> > >donate
> > blood. >FAX 1-413-280-0677 >Intrepid Video &Electronics >Harrisburg,
> > PA
> > 17111>717-909-8844 >www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net
> > 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.
> > Please call 800-GIVE LIFE, to find out where in your area you can
> > >>>donate
> > blood. >>>FAX 1-413-280-0677 >>>Intrepid Video &Electronics
> > >>>Harrisburg,
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