[Boatanchors] Adjust-A-Volt replacement 'brush' ?

[James M. Walker]

Do you have the dimensions of the holder for the brush?
Jim
WB2FCN
http://eshop1.chem.buffalo.edu


----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Howard" <chris at yipyap.com>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2004 6:00 PM
Subject: [Boatanchors] Adjust-A-Volt replacement 'brush' ?


>
> Hi,
>
> Still working on this 1-KW transmitter.  I've found
> that one of the input variac's, an Adjust-A-Volt model
> 500BU has a problem.  The brush piece is worn down
> or broken off so that it only contacts the coil
> on part of the rotation.
>
> The brush-piece is fixed in a brass block
> which is in a spring loaded mounting.  Any ideas
> on how to repair or replace this?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chris
> kc0atc
>
>
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