what next

[DaveWM]

One of the top hats (mounted on top of the chassis) has corroded off its lead. Will have to dig thru my stash for a power diode before doing anything.

there is also some old looking device that it bolted to the side of the chassis (inside) it looks like some kind of mechanical breaker but I cant see a reset will have to look a bit closer to see what it does. it does connect to the power switch.

going to take a look at the schematic and see if I can figure it out.

some of the pots on the side are nice and crunchy, yuck.

[IsthmusTV]

Originally Posted by DaveWM

there is also some old looking device that it bolted to the side of the chassis (inside) it looks like some kind of mechanical breaker but I cant see a reset will have to look a bit closer to see what it does. it does connect to the power switch.

Hi Dave,

That's a time delay relay. It puts resistance in series with the AC input for about 20 seconds to control the inrush. Then you hear a "click" and full voltage is applied. I believe it's some kind of bi-metal deal like in a toaster.

-Clark

[DaveWM]

well got started on it, a little, I am not one to bother with how it looks on the inside, but for some reason I feel like breaking with that on this one.

So I started by pulling the very rusted tube shields, they are soaking in CLR. will get some NJ and try that on the rusted fly cage (the fly looks EXCELLENT).