((OT)) Electronics (electrical) Problem
05-30-2007, 09:05 PM
#111
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Re: Re: Re: ((OT)) Electronics (electrical) Problem
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> This one has lived for 11 years outside in the garden. It's mounted
> inside a box, but it is still a relativley hostile environment for
> this sort of stuff. There are bugs living in the box that the
> transformer lives in. The light uses 250W, which makes lots of heat
I built an o-scope (Heathkit). :) It still works even though it's
now been replaced by a Tektronix unit with a few more features.
http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/o-scope.jpg
Still remember adjusting the deflection voltage +50, -50 and noticing
one of the FETs was a bent over a bit.. so like a dumbass I grabbed
it to straighten it out and it straighten me out.
Not like I was just measuring the damn thing.
noooooooooooooooooooooo
--
DougW
> This one has lived for 11 years outside in the garden. It's mounted
> inside a box, but it is still a relativley hostile environment for
> this sort of stuff. There are bugs living in the box that the
> transformer lives in. The light uses 250W, which makes lots of heat
I built an o-scope (Heathkit). :) It still works even though it's
now been replaced by a Tektronix unit with a few more features.
http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/o-scope.jpg
Still remember adjusting the deflection voltage +50, -50 and noticing
one of the FETs was a bent over a bit.. so like a dumbass I grabbed
it to straighten it out and it straighten me out.
Not like I was just measuring the damn thing.
noooooooooooooooooooooo
--
DougW
05-30-2007, 09:05 PM
#112
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Re: Re: Re: ((OT)) Electronics (electrical) Problem
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> This one has lived for 11 years outside in the garden. It's mounted
> inside a box, but it is still a relativley hostile environment for
> this sort of stuff. There are bugs living in the box that the
> transformer lives in. The light uses 250W, which makes lots of heat
I built an o-scope (Heathkit). :) It still works even though it's
now been replaced by a Tektronix unit with a few more features.
http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/o-scope.jpg
Still remember adjusting the deflection voltage +50, -50 and noticing
one of the FETs was a bent over a bit.. so like a dumbass I grabbed
it to straighten it out and it straighten me out.
Not like I was just measuring the damn thing.
noooooooooooooooooooooo
--
DougW
> This one has lived for 11 years outside in the garden. It's mounted
> inside a box, but it is still a relativley hostile environment for
> this sort of stuff. There are bugs living in the box that the
> transformer lives in. The light uses 250W, which makes lots of heat
I built an o-scope (Heathkit). :) It still works even though it's
now been replaced by a Tektronix unit with a few more features.
http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/o-scope.jpg
Still remember adjusting the deflection voltage +50, -50 and noticing
one of the FETs was a bent over a bit.. so like a dumbass I grabbed
it to straighten it out and it straighten me out.
Not like I was just measuring the damn thing.
noooooooooooooooooooooo
--
DougW
05-30-2007, 09:05 PM
#113
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Re: Re: Re: ((OT)) Electronics (electrical) Problem
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> This one has lived for 11 years outside in the garden. It's mounted
> inside a box, but it is still a relativley hostile environment for
> this sort of stuff. There are bugs living in the box that the
> transformer lives in. The light uses 250W, which makes lots of heat
I built an o-scope (Heathkit). :) It still works even though it's
now been replaced by a Tektronix unit with a few more features.
http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/o-scope.jpg
Still remember adjusting the deflection voltage +50, -50 and noticing
one of the FETs was a bent over a bit.. so like a dumbass I grabbed
it to straighten it out and it straighten me out.
Not like I was just measuring the damn thing.
noooooooooooooooooooooo
--
DougW
> This one has lived for 11 years outside in the garden. It's mounted
> inside a box, but it is still a relativley hostile environment for
> this sort of stuff. There are bugs living in the box that the
> transformer lives in. The light uses 250W, which makes lots of heat
I built an o-scope (Heathkit). :) It still works even though it's
now been replaced by a Tektronix unit with a few more features.
http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/o-scope.jpg
Still remember adjusting the deflection voltage +50, -50 and noticing
one of the FETs was a bent over a bit.. so like a dumbass I grabbed
it to straighten it out and it straighten me out.
Not like I was just measuring the damn thing.
noooooooooooooooooooooo
--
DougW
05-30-2007, 09:34 PM
#114
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Re: Re: ((OT)) Electronics (electrical) Problem
"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
news:nr4s53tgdasg6khqorgm8lmh7926901rrj@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 30 May 2007 17:21:06 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
>>I also have worked on pools in various sizes since the 70's and have a
>>good working knowledge of the power setups so swapping over to a line
>>voltage light was easy.
>
>
> Obviously you do not because the reason they use reduced voltage
> lights around pools and outside is to reduce threat of shock. Only a
> idiot would sugeest to upgrade a 24 volt pool light system to wall
> voltage. It does kinda fall in line with other comments or ideas you
> post in other areas so this is no surprise.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
Hmm. Both pump motors for my pool run on 220V. The underwater pool light is
a 120V, 300W. The light pole on the pool patio is 120V. Everything was
professionally installed and passed inspection.
Until you learn to stifle your preoccupation with Mike, you won't ever be
taken seriously. It's sad reading some of the good advice you give peppered
with crazy rants aimed at only one person.
I blame myself somewhat, I didn't get around to plonking you yet. I'll fix
that right now.
news:nr4s53tgdasg6khqorgm8lmh7926901rrj@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 30 May 2007 17:21:06 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
>>I also have worked on pools in various sizes since the 70's and have a
>>good working knowledge of the power setups so swapping over to a line
>>voltage light was easy.
>
>
> Obviously you do not because the reason they use reduced voltage
> lights around pools and outside is to reduce threat of shock. Only a
> idiot would sugeest to upgrade a 24 volt pool light system to wall
> voltage. It does kinda fall in line with other comments or ideas you
> post in other areas so this is no surprise.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
Hmm. Both pump motors for my pool run on 220V. The underwater pool light is
a 120V, 300W. The light pole on the pool patio is 120V. Everything was
professionally installed and passed inspection.
Until you learn to stifle your preoccupation with Mike, you won't ever be
taken seriously. It's sad reading some of the good advice you give peppered
with crazy rants aimed at only one person.
I blame myself somewhat, I didn't get around to plonking you yet. I'll fix
that right now.
05-30-2007, 09:34 PM
#115
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Re: Re: ((OT)) Electronics (electrical) Problem
"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 30 May 2007 17:21:06 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
>>I also have worked on pools in various sizes since the 70's and have a
>>good working knowledge of the power setups so swapping over to a line
>>voltage light was easy.
>
>
> Obviously you do not because the reason they use reduced voltage
> lights around pools and outside is to reduce threat of shock. Only a
> idiot would sugeest to upgrade a 24 volt pool light system to wall
> voltage. It does kinda fall in line with other comments or ideas you
> post in other areas so this is no surprise.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
Hmm. Both pump motors for my pool run on 220V. The underwater pool light is
a 120V, 300W. The light pole on the pool patio is 120V. Everything was
professionally installed and passed inspection.
Until you learn to stifle your preoccupation with Mike, you won't ever be
taken seriously. It's sad reading some of the good advice you give peppered
with crazy rants aimed at only one person.
I blame myself somewhat, I didn't get around to plonking you yet. I'll fix
that right now.
news:nr4s53tgdasg6khqorgm8lmh7926901rrj@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 30 May 2007 17:21:06 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
>>I also have worked on pools in various sizes since the 70's and have a
>>good working knowledge of the power setups so swapping over to a line
>>voltage light was easy.
>
>
> Obviously you do not because the reason they use reduced voltage
> lights around pools and outside is to reduce threat of shock. Only a
> idiot would sugeest to upgrade a 24 volt pool light system to wall
> voltage. It does kinda fall in line with other comments or ideas you
> post in other areas so this is no surprise.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
Hmm. Both pump motors for my pool run on 220V. The underwater pool light is
a 120V, 300W. The light pole on the pool patio is 120V. Everything was
professionally installed and passed inspection.
Until you learn to stifle your preoccupation with Mike, you won't ever be
taken seriously. It's sad reading some of the good advice you give peppered
with crazy rants aimed at only one person.
I blame myself somewhat, I didn't get around to plonking you yet. I'll fix
that right now.
05-30-2007, 09:34 PM
#116
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Re: Re: ((OT)) Electronics (electrical) Problem
"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
news:nr4s53tgdasg6khqorgm8lmh7926901rrj@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 30 May 2007 17:21:06 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
>>I also have worked on pools in various sizes since the 70's and have a
>>good working knowledge of the power setups so swapping over to a line
>>voltage light was easy.
>
>
> Obviously you do not because the reason they use reduced voltage
> lights around pools and outside is to reduce threat of shock. Only a
> idiot would sugeest to upgrade a 24 volt pool light system to wall
> voltage. It does kinda fall in line with other comments or ideas you
> post in other areas so this is no surprise.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
Hmm. Both pump motors for my pool run on 220V. The underwater pool light is
a 120V, 300W. The light pole on the pool patio is 120V. Everything was
professionally installed and passed inspection.
Until you learn to stifle your preoccupation with Mike, you won't ever be
taken seriously. It's sad reading some of the good advice you give peppered
with crazy rants aimed at only one person.
I blame myself somewhat, I didn't get around to plonking you yet. I'll fix
that right now.
news:nr4s53tgdasg6khqorgm8lmh7926901rrj@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 30 May 2007 17:21:06 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
>>I also have worked on pools in various sizes since the 70's and have a
>>good working knowledge of the power setups so swapping over to a line
>>voltage light was easy.
>
>
> Obviously you do not because the reason they use reduced voltage
> lights around pools and outside is to reduce threat of shock. Only a
> idiot would sugeest to upgrade a 24 volt pool light system to wall
> voltage. It does kinda fall in line with other comments or ideas you
> post in other areas so this is no surprise.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
Hmm. Both pump motors for my pool run on 220V. The underwater pool light is
a 120V, 300W. The light pole on the pool patio is 120V. Everything was
professionally installed and passed inspection.
Until you learn to stifle your preoccupation with Mike, you won't ever be
taken seriously. It's sad reading some of the good advice you give peppered
with crazy rants aimed at only one person.
I blame myself somewhat, I didn't get around to plonking you yet. I'll fix
that right now.
05-30-2007, 09:34 PM
#117
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Re: Re: ((OT)) Electronics (electrical) Problem
"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
news:nr4s53tgdasg6khqorgm8lmh7926901rrj@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 30 May 2007 17:21:06 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
>>I also have worked on pools in various sizes since the 70's and have a
>>good working knowledge of the power setups so swapping over to a line
>>voltage light was easy.
>
>
> Obviously you do not because the reason they use reduced voltage
> lights around pools and outside is to reduce threat of shock. Only a
> idiot would sugeest to upgrade a 24 volt pool light system to wall
> voltage. It does kinda fall in line with other comments or ideas you
> post in other areas so this is no surprise.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
Hmm. Both pump motors for my pool run on 220V. The underwater pool light is
a 120V, 300W. The light pole on the pool patio is 120V. Everything was
professionally installed and passed inspection.
Until you learn to stifle your preoccupation with Mike, you won't ever be
taken seriously. It's sad reading some of the good advice you give peppered
with crazy rants aimed at only one person.
I blame myself somewhat, I didn't get around to plonking you yet. I'll fix
that right now.
news:nr4s53tgdasg6khqorgm8lmh7926901rrj@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 30 May 2007 17:21:06 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
>>I also have worked on pools in various sizes since the 70's and have a
>>good working knowledge of the power setups so swapping over to a line
>>voltage light was easy.
>
>
> Obviously you do not because the reason they use reduced voltage
> lights around pools and outside is to reduce threat of shock. Only a
> idiot would sugeest to upgrade a 24 volt pool light system to wall
> voltage. It does kinda fall in line with other comments or ideas you
> post in other areas so this is no surprise.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
Hmm. Both pump motors for my pool run on 220V. The underwater pool light is
a 120V, 300W. The light pole on the pool patio is 120V. Everything was
professionally installed and passed inspection.
Until you learn to stifle your preoccupation with Mike, you won't ever be
taken seriously. It's sad reading some of the good advice you give peppered
with crazy rants aimed at only one person.
I blame myself somewhat, I didn't get around to plonking you yet. I'll fix
that right now.
05-30-2007, 09:36 PM
#118
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Further off topic
Doug, in reference to your link, there was a "revbeergoggles" over on the
Venture Motorcycle group I used to be a member of. Same guy?
Spdloader
> http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/o-scope.jpg
>
Venture Motorcycle group I used to be a member of. Same guy?
Spdloader
> http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/o-scope.jpg
>
05-30-2007, 09:36 PM
#119
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Further off topic
Doug, in reference to your link, there was a "revbeergoggles" over on the
Venture Motorcycle group I used to be a member of. Same guy?
Spdloader
> http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/o-scope.jpg
>
Venture Motorcycle group I used to be a member of. Same guy?
Spdloader
> http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/o-scope.jpg
>
05-30-2007, 09:36 PM
#120
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Further off topic
Doug, in reference to your link, there was a "revbeergoggles" over on the
Venture Motorcycle group I used to be a member of. Same guy?
Spdloader
> http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/o-scope.jpg
>
Venture Motorcycle group I used to be a member of. Same guy?
Spdloader
> http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/o-scope.jpg
>
