Thanks to those who responded RE: my univolt. I'm a carpenter, though. If I
can't saw it, I don't want to know about it and don't care how the saw works.
I can hook a battery to the trailer harness and get juice but have to recharge the
battery sererately. If I put a battery in the box by the door, nothing happens.
Again, unless it's relatively simple, my tendency is to saw it up and buy a new
one.
What do you think?
Jeff
Jim Dunmyer wrote:
> Cecil,
> Not all Univolts have an SCR, most have simple diodes and a bank of
> capacitors. These give the horrible hum that some folks claim is part of
> the "Airstream Mystique".
>
> You have the best solution, IMO. Although I'm a great believer in
> repairing instead of replacing, this is a case of Newer is Better.
>
> <<Jim>>
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> > In a message dated 8/1/2000 8:30:13 PM Central Daylight Time,
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> >
> > << I haven't a clue where to
> > > acquire replacement tambor doors or the malfunctioning Univolt plus
> > > other things brought on by benign neglect. It's a handsome thing and as
> > > a builder of wood houses and occasional boat restorer, I just need to
> > > know where to go. Thanks for anything
> > > Jeff Mathis >>
> >
> > Jeff
> > If the Univolt is too far gone, I found that replacing the SCR is not always
> > possible, They used a very heavy one that would cost about $50 today.
> > Overkill they call it now. I replaced my SCR in the univolt with the new
> > specification, and almost burned up a new battery. I have just ordered a
> > refurbished Progressive dynamics unit, and expect it will work fine with the
> > microprocessor. It will caost about $160 for the entire unit..
> >
> > Cecil in OKla
> >
> > Check out www.cowboyforpresident.com
>
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