> > 15 minutes is all it took for the signature ffffffzzt pop of > the filter letting go. > > It has (to say the least), forced the issue. > > Now I've removed all the solder around the earth pin, but I > still can't get the cover off. Does it just require brute > force to pull it off or there something else holding it on?
>> never taken an FN372 apart, not really worth it as?they are >> about ?25 from RS components. Most filters are epoxy potted >> so I think you will have to use a lot of brute force to open >> it up and then break up the epoxy. I went the brutal route, I think I 'peeled' the metal (in strips) off the potting and then just cut everything out from the back until I found the three pins. As for is it worth fixing, when I've fixed something I know how it's been done and who is to blame next time. Besides, £25 for a mains filter is painful when the whole meter cost £20 via fleabay - it's one of those Scottish things. David GM4HJQ _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
