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Old 11-05-21, 11:59
Bruce MacMillan Bruce MacMillan is offline
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The Proster and the Solar measure two different parameters. The Proster is good for measuring ESR (equivalent series resistance) which basically tells you if the electrolyte in the cap has dried up. The Solar can measure leakage at high voltage levels. Using the power factor you can calculate the esr as well. I would be more concerned with leakage as it can sometimes damage components like that nasty cap in the WS19 that takes out T2.

Still both are good tools to have on the bench. When the repair shop I worked at shut down I aquired a Sencore LC102 which does both.
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Old 11-05-21, 16:36
Chris Suslowicz Chris Suslowicz is offline
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I use a Peak LCR meter for checking values, and the companion ESR unit for series resistance. For electrolytics there's a 1950s-vintage "Reforming Unit, Electrolytic Capacitor, No.1" which will handle up to 350 volts or so, after which it's a matter of "drag the bench supply out" if I need to re-form higher voltage electrolytics (take them up to 350 on the reforming unit, then finish with the bench supply).

For non-electrolytics (waxed paper, paper in oil, mica, etc.) I have an Ionization and Breakdown Tester that will go up to 12kV (or 6kV AC). That's just used for Pass/Fail testing though - you can't fix those types of capacitors.

(The Peak units are semiconductor, so care is needed when using those - making sure there's no charge in the unit under test before connecting up is very important!)

Chris.
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Old 16-05-21, 21:42
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The slow, but steady, disassembly of my Spare Parts Receiver 8349 is underway and it is already revealing some interesting bits of information.

David
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Old 16-05-21, 23:23
David Dunlop David Dunlop is offline
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Default Receiver Valve Shield Retaining Brackets

These two retaining brackets cannot be found in either version of the Master Parts List for the 52-Set Receiver. Odd, because they are clearly designed to be replaceable, if needed.

For lack of a description, I have simply referred to them as ‘Valve Shield Retaining Brackets’, as their intended purpose is to keep the shield assemblies for the two horizontal rows of valves in place.

David
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Old 16-05-21, 23:57
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Default PADS, Valve Retaining ZA/CAN 4625

The two vertically mounted valves in the lower left front of the chassis also have their shield assemblies held in place with a retainer. This one, however, can actually be found in the Master Parts List as a PADS, Valve Retaining ZA/CAN 4625 It is a rectangular steel plate with a grey felt pad glued to the bottom of it and a central slot cut half way into the middle of it.

This PADS slides over a threaded shaft and it fastened in place with a wing nut.

With the lower receiver front panel now removed, I was able to take a closer look at the threaded shaft used to fasten the PADS in place. It turns out to be nothing more than a Slotted, Truss Head 10-32 x 1-inch NF Machine Screw threaded all the way into a hole at the apex of its mounting plate, and then soldered in place. So if the one on your 52-Set receiver is damaged in any way, it can be replaced.

David
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Old 17-05-21, 22:46
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This package arrived in the afternoon Post today.

I decided to go with the Hayes Paper product after some lengthy web reading as this company was consistently in the top section of all reviews, their own website has a very good section on how to best use this product, including the pros and cons of various sealers and relaxing agents used to get q good fit of the decal over raised surface details.

Eventually, I am going to have to completely refinish the front panel of the main set Supply Unit, which will include a full new set of decals. Now when the time comes, I can roll right into it without worrying about being able to source the necessary bits and pieces.

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Old 18-05-21, 20:27
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This morning I was able to remove all the loose switches from the front of the chassis. I did not want them continuing to swing and bang about while maneuvering the chassis around trying to work on the removal of other bits.

I can see already I will be needing more desoldering wick real soon.

Once the removed parts are cleaned and checked, I bag them with an ID Sticky Note and if the part is compatible with any Canadian 19-Set Mk III parts, I make note of that as well. It slows things down a bit but at least in the future, I will know exactly what I am looking at during a parts search.

I will start on one of the Tag Panels at the back of the chassis next.

David
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