Electronics Repair

Test lead repair/replace question.

I have to old meters that need test leads. One is a Simpson 464-2. The other is a Triplett 630-APL. The tip of the red...

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posted by farberbear.unspam

5 comments posted 12yrs posted by farberbear.unspam

Abridged version - Alarm system transformer + power supply

My alarm stopped working I replaced the transformer Now it works again Doug

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posted by vssdoug

28 comments posted 12yrs posted by vssdoug

problem with JVC HR-S9600U

I'm looking for "Yes, there's a straightforward fix" or "No, toss it" responses. I'm not trying to initiate a long, dra...

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posted by grizzledgeezer

10 comments posted 12yrs posted by grizzledgeezer

Failed air conditioner run capacitor pictures

Hello all! About eight years ago, the run cap in my outdoor A/C unit failed; replacing it made it work fine for at leas...

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posted by mroberds

2 comments posted 12yrs posted by mroberds

Turntable antiskate adjustment

This is my own turntable I've just gotten out of the closet. I'd like to listen to some of my 70's records. The unit I'...

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posted by captainvideo462009

21 comments posted 12yrs posted by captainvideo462009

How to link up SOne cordless phone to handset

I have taken a Sony SPP-A941 900 MHz phone our of a retirement to replace my DECT 6.0 devices which we cant get to work...

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posted by licensedtoquill

2 comments posted 12yrs posted by licensedtoquill

Re: How does the typical mains power connect in the USA anyway?

> They are *not* both valid. You have it wrong. Well, this entire discussion is about how the power supply works, so, i...

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posted by dannyd

32 comments posted 12yrs posted by dannyd

Looking for remote wall switch

I'm looking for a switch almost like the one in the URL below. http://tinyurl.com/n5luoq3 This one has two problems, It...

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posted by nojunk

58 comments posted 12yrs posted by nojunk

Westinghouse L1928NV Monitor Flicker

Monitor has begun to flicker slightly. Annoying. I replaced 4 CapXon capacitors that were buldging with Rubycons. Still...

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posted by john.keiser2

2 comments posted 12yrs posted by john.keiser2

One for the poms

**Hi, an Alesis power amp ( Matica 500) arrived the other day, with a fixed AC lead ending in a UK 13A plug. I have a s...

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posted by phil_a

1 comments posted 12yrs posted by phil_a

1988 Plymouth Voyager turn signals not flashing.

This 1988 Plymouth Voyager has a flashing turn signal issue. When either the left or right turn signal switch is engage...

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posted by farberbear.unspam

18 comments posted 12yrs posted by farberbear.unspam

Alarm system transformer + power supply (would both go bad at once?)

Dead alarm system troubleshooting advice requested ... http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5540/10989825326_f3fcb528ab_o.gif...

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posted by danny

122 comments posted 12yrs posted by danny

Coroded Electrical Contacts Restore

Electronic flash has corroded electrical contacts. Duracell AA batteries leaked. The contacts are molded into a plastic...

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posted by OldGuy

30 comments posted 12yrs posted by OldGuy

inrush surge

Back around 1980 I had to repair a ReVox deck. It kept blowing its fuse -- even though the fuse was the correct value a...

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posted by grizzledgeezer

15 comments posted 12yrs posted by grizzledgeezer

Speaker foam repair on 15" woofers

Hello all! I have a pair of Optimus 1050 (Radio Shack) 3-way home stereo speakers that are about 20 years old. The foam...

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posted by mroberds

10 comments posted 12yrs posted by mroberds