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Sparking In The CRT Tube Neck
If you come across sparking (blue arc) internally in the CRT tube neck, there could be two causes. It could be the high voltage generated too high by the flyback transformer (due to a higher than normal...
- Posted January 24, 2010
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Going For A Fishing Trip
I’m going for a 3 days and 2 nights fishing trip and will be back on Friday night. There is no internet connection at that area and will continue to answer your email once I’m back. For...
- Posted January 20, 2010
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Electronic Repair Questions/Answers And Testimonials- Part 47
Hi Jestine Thanks for that information.You have a real heart for your fellow repairers and hobbiest around the world.Thanks for that and i hope you will continue to serve them in the years to come. Thank you...
- Posted January 20, 2010
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Basic Troubleshooting Strategies
Here is a good site that have some Basic troubleshooting strategies and this site was recommended by one of the ERG member Mr Arjunaidi. If you come across any good website please do let me know and...
- Posted January 19, 2010
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Waveforms In Electronics Circuit
Usually an expert would just use a scope to test on certain critical test points in an equipment to determine the fault. Placing the scope on the right point would usually give you an idea whether the...
- Posted January 18, 2010
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Variac Is Not An Isolation Transformer
Variac or variable transformer (you can adjust the AC voltage from 0 to 240VAC) is use as a troubleshooting tool to slowly bring up the AC voltage so that the power supply components would not blow just...
- Posted January 17, 2010
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Replacement For SMD Diode
If you come across a SMD diode that the part number could not be found from the internet, what would you do? Assuming the SMD diode had a short circuit. Do you just remove a similar size...
- Posted January 16, 2010