[TechAssist] Re: TT- strikes again

  • From: "Larry E." <videotech@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 17:55:25 -0400

Tony, you do realize that the "TT-STK`s"  are generic right? Why didn`t you
just order an original Panasonic STK730-020 from Tritronics? Call Tritronics
and ask for Kevin Harris he`ll make good on the parts if their defective, Larry 
E
Larry Eastman
American TV & Electronics
Crystal River, Fl. 34428

tony saracco wrote:

> Well found another TT- component that is a fake. The TT-STK730-020 does not 
> work. I used several to repair a Panasonic 32" with each failing after 1 hour 
> . The regulator would get very hot after several minuets of operation and 
> thermally kill itself. The component looks almost identical to an original 
> but the plastic casing is uniform as opposed to slight irregularities in the 
> original. the fake is several grams lighter in weight than the original and 
> you can feel the difference by holding in your hand. Another difference is 
> the fake is more hollow sounding if tapped on a table than the original which 
> seems more solid. After installing an original from Electronica ,the set has 
> worked fine and the regulator is slightly warm to the touch after 10 minuets 
> of operation. Case closed.
> Tony Saracco
> TCS ELECTRONICS
> Elgin , IL 60120
> 847-695-1928
> tcselectronics@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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