Hi Jim,
Should I every attempt to work on my converter how does one short out the
capacitor (remove the charge, I assume) with a screwdriver. My concern is
damage to the capacitor and or other components.Without getting zapped in
the process.
Noah S.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Dunmyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2000 11:22 AM
Subject: Re: [VAC] Univolt Converter
> Chris,
> If the capacitors are connected to the transformer and the power is
> off, there can be no charge on them. However, good practice always
> dictates shorting them with a screwdriver before beginning repairs. :-)
>
> <<Jim>>
>
>
> Chris Bryant wrote:
> >
> > Time to de-lurk, I guess;-)
> >
> > At 01:01 PM 6/2/00 -0700, Pan-Arctic (Tacoma) wrote:
> > >Does anyone out there have a schematic diagram for a Univolt Converter
found
> > >in a 1975 Airstream International 29' ?
> >
> > I have the schematic, and troubleshooting info- if I can convert
them to
> > .jpg or.gif (which I should be able to).
> >
> > There isn't much- transformer (no longer available), diodes, and
*big*
> > capacitors.
> >
> > ** Warning **- the capacitors (if the transformer is working) will have
> > ~600 volts across them, so exersize due caution.
> >
> > ________
> >
> > Chris Bryant
> > Bryant RV Services
> > DeLand, Florida
> > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> --
>
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>
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