Electronics Repair

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Re: Replacing Large Electrolytics

>> >> >>> Heat and charge cycles do affect a capacitor's life, but they're >>> not the only factors. Humans who smoke,...
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posted by shaun.at.pukekohe
0 comments posted 8yrs posted by shaun.at.pukekohe

OT -- Tankless water heaters

I ask here because the home repair group is worthless and you guys are smart. Anybody see a downside to a natural-gas t...
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posted by bashley101
20 comments posted 8yrs posted by bashley101

Free Ampex A692 mono tube amp

Running condition unknown except for the following: a long hard wired AC c ord was added to supplement the side AC rece...
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posted by ohger1s
3 comments posted 8yrs posted by ohger1s

Activate PIR xmtr

Suggestions please. Taking a driveway PIR xmtr to modify for other purposes with no actual internal mods. Thinking of u...
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posted by OGER
21 comments posted 8yrs posted by OGER

ECC memory module modification?

Some time ago I found Intel video that shows the benefit of ECC memory. The video presents modified ECC memory module w...
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posted by geos
4 comments posted 8yrs posted by geos

Need schematic

Need the schematic for 4VWIN Wireless Home Security Driveway Alarm...
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posted by OGER
4 comments posted 8yrs posted by OGER

Panasonic TR-4CT5 Help

I love old electronics and recently purchase a Panasonic TR-4CT5, it powers on and volume text is normally bright. Just...
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posted by rodrigorivas33
4 comments posted 8yrs posted by rodrigorivas33

Sears NewsGroup

Is there a NewsGroup for Sears products ? I need Craftsman Garage Door Opener discussion.
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posted by Freeman
3 comments posted 8yrs posted by Freeman

Mobile anyennas for six and two meter bands

I plan on installing my Yaesau FT 867 in my car. The car was a former state police vehicle and so holes were already cu...
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posted by captainvideo462009
4 comments posted 8yrs posted by captainvideo462009

Blown Electros

Has anyone ever had a large electrolytic cap (like in a PSU) fail, pouring out acrid smoke that fills the room but leav...
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posted by curd
10 comments posted 8yrs posted by curd

Kutztown XXXIX

It is just about time to annoy you with announcements for Kutztown XXXIX - a very large 2.5-day vintage radio/equipment...
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posted by peterwieck33
56 comments posted 8yrs posted by peterwieck33

part ID

I have a hand held HDMI generator in to repair, and I need a boost/buck con verter IC. I drew out the circuit but can't...
4 comments posted 8yrs
posted by ohger1s
4 comments posted 8yrs posted by ohger1s

Power tool armature repair

Not "electronics", but probably in the S-E-R realm. I have a really old electric demolition hammer with a bad motor arm...
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posted by BobEngelhardt
16 comments posted 8yrs posted by BobEngelhardt