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    Could you guys help identify some things?

    Can we check your trash can when you do your scrapping?
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    Inductors

    No. ELI the ICE Man. Voltage before Current in an Inductor in an impedance ckt. Current before Voltage in a Capacitor. Inductors don't store any current or voltage. Check the Resources tab on the toolbar of this website for information basics.
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    Guitar Dilemna

    My suggestion is to buy the best quality parts you can get. Just ask here for recommendations on particular components. A lot of el-cheapo parts work ok at first (some even don't do that), but the cheap parts wear-out and break too quickly, which will cause a lot of aggravation later. It...
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    Identify Triac from Varilight lighting dimmer switch

    I'll jump in here with off-topic input. Dimmers used to be easy with incandescent bulbs. Now there's so many bulbs in use, CFL, LED, in a wide variety of configurations. All of them designed to run directly off the mains. Few of them designed specifically for dimmer applications. Your triac...
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    Braun 6520 shaver battery replacement

    Are you telling us, or asking how to replace the batteries?
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    Failure on oven control board

    That's a considerable over-heating problem. I wouldn't just replace the relay and wire everything back together. It sounds like you've found a replacement board, and assumedly that was the problem; but since this is an oven and I don't know where all those interconnect wires go to, I wouldn't...
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    Panasonic home theater sc-pt 670/673 warm up delay

    I'd go to the Panasonic web-page and use a 'contact us' function to ask them about your issue. Typically, your problem sounds like one I've seen plenty of times before with bad capacitors. You don't do electronic repairs, so maybe Panasonic can recommend an authorized repair shop near you, or...
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    Curtis TV

    You're confusing us. Do you mean you're trying to play a DVD, or are you actually running a CD to play music on that TV (that would probably disable the video function, while playing music)?
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    Could you guys help identify some things?

    Almost everything you've posted has probably taken you a long time to do. What I would do, is go through your inventory, and write down the following information on each instrument: 1) Name of the MANUFACTURER 2) The MODEL NUMBER of each instrument. You can share the data with us if you want to...
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    Small Question

    And when you fully understand this field, let us know. There are only a couple of us here that do, and the rest of us could use information you possess when you fully understand this field.
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    Could you guys help identify some things?

    I think trying to identify parts is our favorite past-time here. And let's not knock hoarders, ... a lot of us gather here to feed. Please post your pictures.
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    Unidentifiable radio interference on vintage audio (listen!)

    I don't know what your conversation with FCC involved, but somehow they've determined that one of your devices is the source of the problem, and not outside RF interference? Apparently you brought some electronics to NY with you, that is not compliant with US emission codes?
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    Old IC chips

    If you're wondering what they might be worth, Google the part number and see what hits you get. You should be able to find the 'data sheet' on each device, specifying what it is exactly; and you'll probably see sites that might list them for sale, to see their approximate value. They're older...
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    Curtis TV

    First thing I'd do, is open it up. 1) Check the fuses 2)Check the power switch itself (is problem with both the remote and the chassis 'on/off' switch?) 3) Look for any physical component damage.
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    Very Old Components I Can Not Identify.

    Like OBW0549, I'm old enough to remember them as what we called 'flatpack' packages; primarily for milspec applications. I don't recognize any of the markings on them. Odds are, most if not all of them are integrated circuits. Other than Googleing them under 'flatpacks', I don't know who would...
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    Happy Holidays!

    Like a lot of us, I'm getting ready to travel and make merry in this holiday season. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and whatever other holiday you and yours may celebrate this time of year. Good luck with travel plans and stay safe. Best wishes for everyone and your families this holiday...
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    Unidentifiable radio interference on vintage audio (listen!)

    You said you're in NY. My guess is that one of your neighbors is running something (continuously) that is causing this. What I would do, is file a complaint with the US Federal Communications Commission. It may be a long time in coming, and a lot of their work revolves around the number of...
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    Woo Hoo HP5316A

    The manual on the 5316B with the oven says 20 minutes warm-up That's the factory spec. The 5334B with no oven, I'd wait the one hour just because I know you appreciate accuracy. I've read most of your posts. 'Marginal' to most people, is unacceptable to you. Most of the T&M gear I use, MY rule...
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    Noise on the line

    I think we're unclear as to whether your power line filter is to be used at a standard power socket, or if you intend to integrate it into your many PLA 'sockets'. We basically don't know exactly what it is you intend to do, so it's hard to give good suggestions. Those aren't magnets on the...
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    Unidentifiable radio interference on vintage audio (listen!)

    I agree with davenn, sounds like RF problem. I will mention however that I've seen similar problems with something riding on the power-line. Do you know if anybody recently installed some kind of motor or something that could generate that high-pitched squeal directly on a power-line that could...
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