Re: [volt-nuts] Fluke 5205a Repair

2015-09-28 Thread Charles Steinmetz
David wrote: I am not certain I want to disable the OVERLOAD circuit to make this adjustment without knowing what may be wrong for fear of doing more harm than good. But on the other hand, this may very well be exactly what is causing the tripping in the first place. What you need to do is

Re: [volt-nuts] Fluke 5205a Repair

2015-09-28 Thread David Garrido
Hello Chuck, You are absolutely correct, this is a one hand in your back pocket job, no doubt!!! This is VERY clean inside, in fact one might even say pristine. Which is just one of the many reasons I want to get it going properly. I re-seated all of the boards during the initial inspection

Re: [volt-nuts] Fluke 5205a Repair

2015-09-28 Thread Chuck Harris
Hi David, Do be careful inside of that 5205A, it has lots of gotcha points that would be quite happy to light you up like a Christmas tree. Mine has some issues with the fault circuitry from time-to-time, particularly after it has sat for a while. I believe that most of the problem is related t

[volt-nuts] Fluke 5205a Repair

2015-09-28 Thread David Garrido
Hello All, I know this is not specifically discussing precise voltage, but it is about producing it. We should consider starting a FLUKE calibration equipment repair forum. Anyhoo………I have been scratching my head over this 5205a issue for a couple weeks now. It presents with a OVERLOAD light

Re: [volt-nuts] Fluke 720a self calibration repair

2015-09-28 Thread David C. Partridge
> I do know that the UK has a 20% VAT on each level of manufacture and/or > distribution. That can add up quickly in the end purchase price. That's not quite how VAT works. If I buy a widget with a notional value of a pound, I pay £1.20. If I am registered for VAT (typically the case for most