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Re: Power Supply Question


From: Rodger Boots ( )
Date: Thu Jul 15 1999 - 15:59:30 CDT


That transformer doesn't have a MOV connected across
any winding, does it. I've seen these short out.

Matt Rossiter - Verio Southern California wrote:

> I just tested the power supply with pins 7,8,9,10,11,12,13,15 all
> disconnected from the the board in order to isolate the transformer. It
> still blows a fuse. So, I guess it's toast.
>
> Which brings me to my next question. Does anyone have a Power supply
> they'd like to sell me? I assume the transformer is custom made, so I
> guess it might be a stretch to ask if anyone has a "National Power
> Technology" transformer.
>
> Thanks...
>
> Matt
>
> _____________________________________________________________________
>
> On Tue, 13 Jul 1999 wrote:
>
> > In a message dated 7/12/99 11:14:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > writes:
> >
> > << The power supply in my Armor Attack went out on me recently. It's the one
> > by National Power Technology. It's blowing fuse F1. Is this telling me
> > that my transformer is hosed or should I be looking towards the bridge
> > rectifier?
> > >>
> >
> > I'd pull the BR's and start checking them. This will cause your F1 to go,
> > (much higher odds of it being this than your trans..)
> >
> >


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