Agree with those that said "don't worry about it". I did replace one that was canibalized for use in another power supply and the replacement was only $25.00 from Astron. Can't beat that. Tom
--- In [email protected], Ralph Mowery <ku...@...> wrote: > > That is the way I see it most of the time. If I did want to do anything, I > would just change the capacitors. > I have had an Astron 50 amp supply on for probably 15 or more years and an > Elenco 25 amp supply on for about 30 years. The only times they have been > off was when I moved or disconnected during thunder storms. They have even > been left on during many of the thunder storms. > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Lee Pennington <localjunkpedd...@...> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Sat, June 5, 2010 12:28:25 PM > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Astron RS50 regulator board > > > > John, > "If it ain't broke don't fix it" > I have a 20 year old RM-50M that powers just about every thing in my shop. > Only one issue, about > 5 years ago while running on generator power, during Hurricane Wilma, an MOV > smoked on the AC line. other than that, It's been the heat of my whole > operation continuously, 24/7. for almost 20 years...........my nickel's worth > de Lee >
