Re: Iyonix power supply

In article <4f3a9f85e1SW_NOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, SW_NOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
says...
In article <MPG.219311f0eb5e1e949897c1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
<greg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

[snip]
You might choose to live in the 'disposable' society that is advocated
by the media but some don't either by choice or finances.

This is not a situation advocated by the media but brought about by
economics and practicalities.

This is the point I'm trying to make. £30 to you or me is a meal out for
me and the missus or a quiet night in the pub. For another it is the
choice between repairing a power supply (and learning a little) or
eating for the week. Not all are in the privileged position that we are
atm.

In the work situation, where much equipment was bespoke and expensive, by
and large, repair was the economically desirable option - though not
always. When you have hundreds of items requiring repair the capital costs
of test equipment etc are justifiable. You also, normally, have the manual
with circuit details, component lists and set up instructions etc.

A completely different scenario to the guy with 'one' dead PSU then?

Faced with the same situation at home, to go out and spend £3000 or even
£300 to set up to repair a £30 PSU would be just plain stupid - even
though my home lab already boasts much of what would be required. Even
then I would probably be faced with the same situation we often faced at
work - the difficulties of trying to obtain proper replacement components..

So we're straight back where we started then. One guy who needs to
repair his PSU as cheaply and safely as possible.

Now, to emphasize the situation: I have the skills, knowledge experience
and equipment to run at least basic tests before replacing the fuse -
which MUST be of the correct type, value and characteristics as the
original. I wouldn't bother because I understand the amount of time (even
though I'm retired) work and safety issues involved. Never mind Druck's
very valid and serious warning.

So will you tell him that the fuse /can/ be replaced/bridged with a
suitable fuse (and the worst that will happen is that it will blow
again) or are you going to keep withering on about your superior
knowledge?

£30 is the cost of meal out somewhere for three or four people, it's half
a tank of petrol or a few rounds of drinks and most people could manage
without for a couple of weeks. Hang it - it's an Iyonix PSU we're talking
about - I couldn't even afford to buy one!

I doubt very much that Castle will sell you an Iyonix PSU for £30. Even
a s/h Macron-250 will set you back about £40. It's the 'quiet' PC that
has the price factor.

I would therefore repeat what I said - buy a replacement.

I would repeat my reply... if you can afford it.

--
Greg Harris (Norwich)
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