[Collins] Re: {Collins} Re: 516F-2 5R4 Failure
Hutch Towner
[email protected]
Fri, 23 May 2003 20:02:55 -0500
Tony:
Ceramic sockets are available through Frank Krize:
[email protected]. Phone: (601) 442-0973.
73's, Hutch
N9HT
Bernie Murphy wrote:
>
> Standard problem 101 for a 516F-2
>
> The tube socket is probably pitted and needs to be replaced. Once the socked
> has been carbonized, replacement is the only solution. If you can, obtain a
> replacement ceramic socket and you will never have this problem again.
>
> 73 de Bernie, VE3FWF
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tony" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2003 1:11 PM
> Subject: {Collins} 516F-2 5R4 Failure
>
> > Hello to Everyone,
> >
> > I have recently purchased a 516F-2 power supply which I am using with my
> 32S-1.
> >
> > The supply seems to work fine, voltages are normal and on air signal
> reports are fine, however after about 15-20 minutes the 5R4 rectifier arcs
> internally near the base and blows the 4 amp fuse. (PS is operated on
> 120VAC). I replaced the 5R4 and the fuse, checked the supply for shorts or
> other obivous problems and it seemed ok, however after about 20 mins the new
> 5R4 arced over and blew the fuse.
> > Anyone have any idea what could be wrong here ?
> >
> > Thanks and 73,
> >
> > Tony WV3Z
> >
> >
> >
> >
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