[Heathkit] Heathkit SB-610 (and a reply)

[Jim Isbell]

Thanks to all.  I had let it run for a while with the 1 amp fuse in it 
and measured the AC current with a clamp on meter at .7 amps surge down 
to .2 amps at rest.  I replaced the fuse with a .5 amp SB and its been 
working ever since without a problem.  So I guess its allright.

Ronald KA4INM Youvan wrote:

>> Before I go back to the PO about the problem and possibly two 
>> marginal compactrons,  What will it cost me to replace those two 
>> compactrons and is this a normal thing to have to use a 1 amp fuse 
>> instead of the 1/2 amp supplied?
>
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>   First, measure the current consumption from the power line, (a VOM will
> usually do it) record the value.
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>> Maybe the caps needed forming in the PS???
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>   Form them, then re-measure the current consumption from the power line.