[TechAssist] Re: Zenith SM2568S (9-1407) small horiz red band at top
- From: Jay <jhk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 09:31:35 -0500
Hi all,
Years ago when I thought I had enough tools to fix any tv this
happened. I was working on a dead set. I took out a cap and tested it . My
capacitor meter said it was right on the money. I checked it for leakage it
was ok so I put it back in the set and started looking elsewhere for the
problem. After a hour or so I decided to take a break. The tech next to me
said can I take a look at it? He went to the first cap that I suspected and
tested it with his esr meter popped another new one in and turned on the
set. All the while he had a little smirk on his face. Later that day he
helped me fix two vcr power supplies that I thought I had checked every cap
in and I was ready to give up on. In no time they were fixed. Needless to
say the next day I had a esr meter on order. It has helped me make
thousands over the years quickly. For what this is worth to you all . Jay
At 06:53 PM 10/31/01, you wrote:
>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,
> > PA17111 >>>717-909-8844 >>>www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net
> > www.thetoolcaddy.com >>>>>>Help make your TechAssist online repair
> > tips
> > >>>database better! Submit your fixes here:
> > >>>http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips >>>To unsubscribe
> > write
> > to: >>>techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>with unsubscribe in the
> > subject
> > line. >>Help make your TechAssist online repair tips >>database
> > better!
> > Submit your fixes here:
> > >>http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips
> > >>To unsubscribe write to: >>techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>with
> > unsubscribe in the subject line. >>>>>>Help make your TechAssist
> > online
> > repair tips >database better! Submit your fixes here:
> > >http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips >To unsubscribe
> > write to:
> > >techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >with unsubscribe in the subject
> > line.
> >
> >
>-------------------------------------------------------------------------
>---
> > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com[1]
> >
> >
> > --- Links ---
> > 1 'http://go.msn.com/bql/hmtag_itl_EN.asp'
> > Help make your TechAssist online repair tips
> > database better! Submit your fixes here:
> > http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips
> > To unsubscribe write to:
> > techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > with unsubscribe in the subject line.
>
>________________________________________________________________
>GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO!
>Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less!
>Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit:
>http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.
>Help make your TechAssist online repair tips
>database better! Submit your fixes here:
>http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips
>To unsubscribe write to:
>techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>with unsubscribe in the subject line.
Jay
from Jay's TV Service
Nutter Fort, W.V.
Help make your TechAssist online repair tips
database better! Submit your fixes here:
http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips
To unsubscribe write to:
techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
with unsubscribe in the subject line.
Other related posts:
