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 Post subject: Re: what the heck are these things
PostPosted: May Sat 05, 2012 1:10 am 
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The Fluke is the way to go for measuring capacitance of new parts. Now whether its reading is affected by leakage, I don't know. You can find out by measuring some ordinary capacitor, say 0.1µF, and then shunting it with a 1 meg resistor and seeing if the readout changes.

You don't normally need to measure capacitance of an old leaky paper cap (they're marked on the case), but if you did, and if the Fluke gave erroneous readings, the old GR 650 could do it. The Sprague might do it; I don't know offhand. The Sprague will definitely measure the capacitance value of leaky electrolytics; that's what the "power factor" dial is for. That's equivalent to the "D" (dissipation) dial on the 650.

Just as an aside, the GR and Sprague may give different readings, as the Sprague measures at 60Hz and the GR measures at 1 kHz.

With electrolytics, leakage current at working voltage is a concern. The Fluke is of no use for this, nor is the GR 650, but the Sprague will apply a variable DC voltage, while reading the leakage current on the meter. It may indicate lower values of leakage on the magic eye; I don't recall. You can use the Sprague to reform old electrolytics (if you consider it worthwhile or safe; that's another whole discussion that has been covered here at great length).


then that settles it, I must keep all 3
now to tell becky our ebay listings are going to be a little shy this week. :shock:
and thanks for the info,I have learned more on this board in a few days then what should be aloud ,
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 Post subject: Re: what the heck are these things
PostPosted: May Fri 11, 2012 2:57 am 
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came across some pretty cool looking stuff today, but I think it may be for TV testing
what say you guys

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 Post subject: Re: what the heck are these things
PostPosted: May Fri 11, 2012 3:54 pm 
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Looks like you came across the test equipment storeroom of a shop that did warranty repairs for a major TV distributor. It's all name brand stuff that cost a bundle when it was new.

Unfortunately, many of the items are only applicable to repairing old analog TVs and VCRs. There are a few people still tinkering with such things, and the last vestiges of that business are still alive in older security video systems. But unless you happen to find one of those rare individuals who still need or want such equipment, you're likely to end up giving it away for free, or paying somebody to take it.

There are several items in the pictures that are still very much worth going after, assuming they don't have any major, difficult to fix problems. These are the stereo power amplifier analyzer, which is still quite desirable for audio work; the variac unit underneath the smaller NTSC pattern generator, which could be used for a lot of things; the "Cricket" transistor tester, also still quite useful for solid state work; and the Tektronix 321 scope, which is a collectible.

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 Post subject: Re: what the heck are these things
PostPosted: May Fri 11, 2012 4:25 pm 
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Chris108 wrote:
Looks like you came across the test equipment storeroom of a shop that did warranty repairs for a major TV distributor


I would agree that's what it is, stuff from a warranty center or high volume repair shop as I worked in one after high school and it was nearly the same thing, multiple copies of virtually the same gear for every bench. Except for the shop I worked at outside Chicago that did warranty work on TV's and electronics sold under the Montgomery Wards brand name had all B&K, the Sencore equipment was a bit better. The stereo analyzer and the Tek would be worth grabbing, the rest of it unless you are in to old TV's or VCR repair (aggghh! that was my assignment at the shop) not worth even batting an eyelid at.

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 Post subject: Re: what the heck are these things
PostPosted: May Fri 11, 2012 5:29 pm 
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thanks guys
I got all the stuff for listing a few things for him on eBay in return ,some leather tools and gun box's
here is a few more things I don't know what is from the lot

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