6 Dec
2005
6 Dec
'05
11:34 p.m.
Sounds good. Last question (I think). Watt (!) constitutes
low-wattage? 4W and 7W nightlights are easy to find. 40 watt oven bulb?
--jc
Allison wrote:
J.C. Wren wrote:
These are big mambo-jumbo caps in a linear
supply, specifically a
nameless S-100 system. I'm not sure if it's feasible to remove
them. They're screwed into the motherboard, and while I could
disassemble the motherboard from the chassis, it might still be a
pain to get them out.
Controlling the voltage into them is pretty easy, via the Variac.
Limiting the current is a whole 'nother problem. Maybe a light bulb
in series with the Variac?
--jc
For that case yes. Variac to come up slow and low wattage lamp to limit
current.
S100 linear supplies are unregulated (usually) before they get on the bus
so a load is NOT needed. Do insure the caps are discharged before
inserting
any board.
Allison