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    Automotive Gauge Tester

    Be aware some fuel gauges use a variable resistance sender But some use a sender that sends a variable voltage to the gauge.
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    Old Silicon Chip Magazine project. Solar/Wind controller

    The circuit is exacly the same as you posted for the K008E kit. The switching MOSFET & the dual Shotkey diode are surface mounted on the back of the PCB. I fited the heat sink as it quite often has to pass 10Amps & gets quite warm
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    Automotive Gauge Tester

    You don't need mutch to check old automotive gauges. This is all I used when working as a mechanic in a Ford dealership. A variable resistor & an adjustable power supply. In this test its an XF Ford temperature gauge & the voltage is 8V DC for this particular instrument. The var resistor goes...
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    Old Silicon Chip Magazine project. Solar/Wind controller

    That kit is an Oatley Electronics kit & is still available from there as KIT K009D, same circuit. It was designed by Oatle y electronics, so I would direct any questions to there not Silicon Chip. If you go to there site & go to that kit, there is a PDF file on how it works. This is a picture of...
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    What is this?

    I did actualy find a manual for a mid 70s TV that used that type of spark gap, Toshiba C-410 colour TV.
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    What is this?

    Here they are on a circuit diagram. Display unit Koden radar. Have long thrown out all the TV circuits that I had as they are not worth repairing here.
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    What is this?

    Those spark gaps are found on CRT type TVs, on the board pluged on the back of the picture tube neck. Usualy to protect from internal flashovers as theres 25KV involved with colour CRTs.
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    Replacing a gen-set voltage regulator with generic AVR

    Your probably on the wrong Forum for that information. Go to Smokestack forum & go to the Generator section then Sears-Generac section. Theres a very cluey guy Bassplayer there that is good with Generac type AVRs.
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    Temperature controlled valve

    This is what ive been using for refrigeration control from Ebay China. They work well & are only $2.50 free freight & are quite verasatile in its programing range.
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    how do you test klixon

    Need details off the starter as they are matched to the compressor current draw.
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    how do you test klixon

    Your Klixon part is the Compressor Overload device & its obviously working. Your problem is most likely a faulty PTC starter, If its not working properly it will cause the Klixon to disconnect the compressor & it will comtinue to do that until the fault is fixed. This picture should be your...
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    how do you test klixon

    You posted while I was putting this up. It is possible either the start module is faulty or the ambient temperature was too high.
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    how do you test klixon

    Realy need pictures of the compressor & its terminals with the wiring on it & with out. Not all compressors are the same. The start windings are always a higher resistance than the run windings. These are pictures of an older Kirby compressor Just to give you a sample.
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    how do you test klixon

    Realy could do with some more information, Does the compressor try & start? You may need to post a picture of the copmpressor Model & a the pins on the side of the compressor. It may also have burnt out Start windings.
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    how do you test klixon

    Heres a pic of checking the resistance of this particular one @ 1.6 Ohm. It should be some where near this if its ok. You should use only the same starter for your compressor as the incorrect one may burn out the compressor. They are all diferent to suit a particular size compressor.
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    how do you test klixon

    Tfbyy TFB is open circuit temp 140deg C & close temp is 69deg C. YY is 240V rating. Its a fridge compressor start module using either a thermal disc or PTC pellet to kick start the start windings. When is cool there should be continuity from the Line conection to the start winding conection.
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    Whirlpool L1373 repair attempt

    In front loader machines Motor Tacho feed back is critical to the operation of the machine.
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    LCD Monitor Power Brick Problem

    Most probably dried out electrolytic capacitors. Ive found to open a power brick, I carefuly use a wood chisel & small hammer. Just carefully chisel around the joint of the plastic box will get it apart. Then re glue it together with super glue after it is repaired.
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    Generac GP5500 3volts coming out of outlets

    If the above doesn't work try flashing 12V dc across the brushes.
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    PCB for Dishwasher repair

    Sugest you search TNY264 data, theres several typical application circuits for that SMPS chip. There isn't a lot to them, & I would suspect the chip has failed to have destroyed the other components. Its probably easier for you to just replace the board.
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