[Heathkit] : Heathkit IP2718 OR SP2718 Pwr Sup Data

[Edward B Richards]

Hi Dave;

That is normal. Try some anti static spray or even some water with
detergent in it Sometimes touching the plastic with one hand while
holding a ground with the other, will work. Good luck.

73, Ed Richards K6UUZ


On Fri, 16 Jul 2004 03:16:02 -0400 "D. Robbins" <grobbins at netflash.net>
writes:
> Greetings, I am looking for a schematic or better yet a manual for 
> the 
> IP2718 OR SP2718 power supply.
> Also noticed while polishing up the meter with a cloth that it seems 
> static 
> moves the needle to have way, and it slowly returns to zero, it will 
> also 
> do this if fingers rub the face, whether the meter is powered or 
> not. The 
> meter case is the plastic style. With it off neither terminals of 
> the meter 
> when grounded seem to restore this apparent static condition.
> Any clues to remedy this (will try some static screencleaner I have 
> but 
> doubt if any change)?
> Dave R
> 
> 
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