Re: Samsung la40r81bd

hope this helps cheers paul...

Re: Samsung la40r81bd

Thanks for the info in this, another telly saved from the tip . I have the original Samsung service bulletin if any one is interested in pdf format

Re: Tmk caps checker LC-15

Hi Doug,sorry I didnt really explain that I had the C3 diagram ,but I am really pleased with all the help I did get,my mums been pretty crook over the last week and Ive been busy etc and did not get much time to look over Bandcaps,or at the checker . I purchased the unit from ebay for $15.00 bargain heh.
Cheers Paul

Re: Tmk caps checker LC-15

Thanks for your input Gonzo good to hear other ideas,my problem has been fixed,replaced the rest of the caps and shes a goer. Im wrapped thankyou to all who helped ..cheers Paul

Re: Tmk caps checker LC-15

The otherday I was "ebaying",couldnt beleive what was still available as far as vintage electronics was concerned .Ive bought a few old valve radios planning to restore them. You can still buy a new valve if you want it. anyway the higher voltage caps needed a bit more testing which is why I got the checker ,and the old caps require reforming,which is not necessary for modern caps.I think that may be the reason why it hasnt made it to the .com world.

Re: Tmk caps checker LC-15

Thanks for that really appreciate any help.I think I bought my esr meter off you Bob,or the chip for it[you placed a $2.00 coin with my receipt saying I had overpaid you]Any way Ive taken a few photos of my dinosaur but not sure how to attach them to this,,I think i have.Another member has just got one of these checkers its on another thread 'testing oil caps' and I think his name was japolytic,but Idont know if Im allowed to contact him .Ive gotta read the instructions for this forum...THANKS AGAIN bob and kc8adu for your help will check the other caps...

Hi was wondering if anyone knew what voltage these are meant to run on?I replaced the 2 8mfd electros as they were leaky,fired up with variac when I turn up to about 150 volts Im getting nearly 300volts+ on the magic eye tube.I placed a 100k resistor across the 8mfd cap as per heathkit C3 circuit diagram ,that bought volts down to 200volts [bit better] but I think it would damage the tube if I wound variac upto 240volts[250 volts max to magic eye].Any help greatly apreciated or mods for this unit.
Paul [New to Badcaps ,computers,electronics?/]