[TechAssist] Re: JVC Home stereo/amp RX-208BK dead, 220VAC to home

  • From: Philip Bader <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 02 Oct 2003 13:51:17 -0400

Answered my own question:
 Jumpered "C" to "H" with a pigtail fuse, restored power to the
transformer and unit operated good. The C to H paralelled the internal
open thermal device that blew.
But due to liability considerations, I will estimate it with a
transformer.
Phil Bader

Philip Bader wrote:
> 
> The electric co goofed. Put 220VAC thru home. This Hi-fi stereo is dead.
> the main power transformer primary reads open.
> Transformer# ETP1150-47JAJ shows good number at Tri-tronics, lists over
> $150.00, "not in stock, can be ordered"
> The primary side pins of this transformer read open where the AC input
> wires solder at terminals "D" and "C". But between terminals  "D" and
> "H" I get about three ohms. Id the D/H the actual input leads, and the
> wires go to "D" and one "dummy" pin "C" where there is a thermal cutoff
> device inside the transformer that internally jumps over to "H"?
> (confusing!)
> I would like to "bypass" this safety for testing to see if the trouble
> goes on in the unit.
> Could I simply connect the ac line to the two pins with continuity ?
> Need feedback!
> Phil Bader
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