Maybe this would explain why when I rechecked the HOT heat sink after 30 min or so it was uncomfortably warm to touch with my weaker sub? I will order the original and retest. Thanks in advance, Phil Bader Philip Bader Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976) 3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880 Fax (863) 299-8821 email: tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Leonard Caillouet wrote: >Phil, > >Using the HOT specs program that came with the Intrepid database, the 2253 >is rated for 6 amps max to the 2553 8 amps. Max collector cutoff current is >much lower at 10 uA compared to 1000 uA and the 2253 has a shorter fall time >and higher minimum gain so it likely operates faster and should run cooler. >Likely to run OK but less able to deal with excess current. If something >goes it will be more likely to fail, but the 2553 likely would as well if >that much current was pulled. Since B+ line is fused with 1.6A fuses, I >doubt it will cause PS failure if it were to go, so it is likely OK. > >Leonard G. Caillouet >Electronics World >1261 NW 76 Blvd >Gainesville, FL 32606 >352-332-5608 >352-332-5668 FAX > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Phil Bader" <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 3:32 PM >Subject: [TechAssist] fix? Toshiba CZ32T31 TAC9912 dead. HOT Q404 shorted... > > >I searched my boneyard and found a 35" Toshiba chassis with a 2SD2253 >HOT. Seemed similar application,similar chassis,mfgr,etc. I entered the >2sd2253 salvage HOT into Tritronics' parts database and tho it did not >show a direct cross to the original 2SD2553, it DID show a common >toshiba number# 23314955 that is common to both HOTs. >And is available at $5.89. >I tried it. Fix was to replace the GMA 1.6A B+ fuse, the HOT and set is >functioning well, HOT cool. >Seems these Toshiba 2sd2253s do sub for the orig 2SD2553. >Phil Bader > >Philip Bader >Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976) >3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880 >Fax (863) 299-8821 >email: tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > >Phil Bader wrote: > > > >>Q404 HOT (D2553) shorted. Any histories on why before I locate a >>replacement? >>Thanks. >>Phil Bader >> >> >> >> >> >---------------------------------------------------------------------------- >- >This Email List is Public. Remove: http://www.tech-assist.org/remove.htm >Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". >Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- This Email List is Public. Remove: http://www.tech-assist.org/remove.htm Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/