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Carbon composite in place of carbon film
As many of you know, I'm trying to fix jail bars on my Zenith Avanti (yes, still). With the help of a few here, I'm about to replace the resistors, diode and transistor in the blanking circuit. I managed to get an NOS Zenith diode and transistor, but the resistors weren't available. I ordered the replacements from Mouser and they arrived on Saturday. When I went through them, I noticed for the 100K 1/4w 5% carbon film I ordered the 100K 1/4w 5% Carbon Composite. I was ordering the 33K and 82 composites and I must have zoned out and kept in that section when ordering the 100Ks.
Anyway, I've searched and read lots on the internet and found the composites are not as stable as film. Now, granted, most sites were in regards to music amps and such, and talked about noise as well. So what I need to know is if I should use them or run out to Radio Shack and get the metal. Only issue with RS is they don't list a manufacturer, so I don't know the quality. Anyway, thanks for any input.
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Since you have them handy I'd use 'em. While true that carbon comp's can drift, become noisey, etc. you do have some new ones at your disposal. Not all carbon comp's go bad "just because" and I'm sure there are still lots out there operating just fine including my sets and equipment too.
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Thanks for the input.
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good luck with it I hope it fixes the problem. Try the transistor 1st as its just a plug in IIRC.
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oh and if it was me I would prob just j hook in those parts to avoid stress on other stuff. I am pretty sure the diode is silicon but I would put a heat sink on it any way.
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You read my mind. I have the transistor in front of me and am about to test it. If it tests okay, it goes in and I fire her up. If that doesn't help, I flip her over and start the resistors and diodes.
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BtW, does your schematic give you voltage readings for that transistor? if so it would not hurt to check them. Make sure you check the notes regarding without signal, line voltage etc... Be VERY careful reading voltage with SS parts, a slip of a prob can instantly destroy a diode or transistor. Last edited by DaveWM; 08-19-2013 at 01:26 PM. |
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Last edited by andy; 12-05-2021 at 07:55 PM. |
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