Need Part for Zenith Chromacolor-2

[robert1]

i just checked moyers electronics & they do not have one. they sold the last one they had last week :-(

[Zenith26kc20]

I hope this is not the set like one I worked on years ago that has always stuck in my mind. We had a Chromacolor 2 that would destroy a new tripler on turn on. It took us a few trys and we finally tried a new flyback and tripler together. When the tripler was disconnected the flyback would act normal. Once connected the tripler would short immediatly. If I can find the schematic I'll let you know.

[Zenith26kc20]

Found the service manual. There are no notes about tripler/flyback failure. The reference line shows a 7 watt resistor going to brightness limiting from the tripler. This must supply a voltage to the video circuit to allow it to control brighness. The only note is about stretched vertical. A zener in the power supply fails and causes that.

[Findm-Keepm]

Zenith replaced your 212-149 tripler with a 977-45 kit. Go with the original - no other way to ensure it will work.

None on ebay, Moyers never did the Zenith thing. Give George at talonix a try.

Cheers,

[robert1]

Originally Posted by Findm-Keepm

Zenith replaced your 212-149 tripler with a 977-45 kit. Go with the original - no other way to ensure it will work.

None on ebay, Moyers never did the Zenith thing. Give George at talonix a try.

Cheers,

Thanks!, i sent them a request on their online contact form. i hope that they reply. there is no phone number listed on the site.

[rca2000]

There is a used ECG 561 on Ebay right now. 10.95 + ship

Might be of interest.

They spelled "tripler wrong--might be why you missed it.,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ECG561-Hi-Vo...item35ca7d7318

[rca2000]

Same seller seems to have a BUNCH of electronic items for sale---more multipliers, flybacks, some NEC chassis and even a bit of audio parts (A1215 and C2921 transistors), and vintage video cameras and such. Along with a bunch of JUNK--for the "masses"..

I ALWAYS check the "see other items" tab anymore if I see an item I like.. --never know what might be there.

[robert1]

Originally Posted by rca2000

There is a used ECG 561 on Ebay right now. 10.95 + ship

Might be of interest.

They spelled "tripler wrong--might be why you missed it.,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ECG561-Hi-Vo...item35ca7d7318

Thanks!. Bought it. I am still interested in buying a couple more for extras. i intend on keeping this set alive as long as i could.

[Findm-Keepm]

Glad you got one. I just found my stash, no 212-149, just a 212-148-01....

Cheers,

[robert1]

Originally Posted by Zenith26kc20

I hope this is not the set like one I worked on years ago that has always stuck in my mind. We had a Chromacolor 2 that would destroy a new tripler on turn on. It took us a few trys and we finally tried a new flyback and tripler together. When the tripler was disconnected the flyback would act normal. Once connected the tripler would short immediatly. If I can find the schematic I'll let you know.

In my case, the trippler failed with the usual failure... insulation breakdown. it started with a slight HV leak (hissing) for about a month before the all of a sudden failure. it is amazing that it has lasted this long, this particular failure was a big issue with these sets as far back as the 80's.