CONVERTER LIFE
After four years my converter died. Considering we lived in it for four winters, if that matters, is that to be expected? Also, the new one is being installed today. Did I miss an opportunity to ...
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Yes I've opened up and repaired several of them
Those large ceramic resisters are simply bleeders for the input stage filter caps. They do get a bit warm and are placed near some temperature sensitive components - an easy fix
Happy to pay shipping costs to get your defective WFCO here - always collecting them and can always use more spare parts
Schematics and parts lists are available for all of the converters
Yes they do make a great bench supply
Get your ESR meter (NOT a standard cap value meter but a proper ESR meter) and check the caps - sure bet one or more has gone south
Those large ceramic resisters are simply bleeders for the input stage filter caps. They do get a bit warm and are placed near some temperature sensitive components - an easy fix
Happy to pay shipping costs to get your defective WFCO here - always collecting them and can always use more spare parts
Schematics and parts lists are available for all of the converters
Yes they do make a great bench supply
Get your ESR meter (NOT a standard cap value meter but a proper ESR meter) and check the caps - sure bet one or more has gone south
