Use Circuit
Breakers Vs Fuses
Erik Wittenzellner, Service Manager
Kemp Enterprises. Inc.
South Windsor. Connecticut
Beckman
DM25XL
Multimeter
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PROBLEM
One of the most aggravating things that a tech-
nician can have happen is to replace a blown
fuse. only to have it blow seconds after you
install it.
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SOLUTION
I find that this can be expensive as well as an
extreme hassle. To solve this problem. I have
acquired some low amperage circuit breakers
and put clip leads on them. I have several
different values: 2 amp. 3 amp. 5 amp and 10
amp. I now use these while I'm troubleshooting
the circuit instead of a box full of fuses.
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SOURCE
These breakers cost about $5.00 to $10.00 each
and are an asset to any technicians box. They are
available at most electronic stores and are
manufactured by Potter & Brumfield. The part#
is W58-XB1A4A-(Amp Rating).
Endless Greenwald
Coin Chutes
Todd Erickson
Summit Amusements
St. Paul. Minnesota
PROBLEM
The ends have been breaking off the Greenwald
coin chutes. They knew about the problem and
added a metal support to some production units
but never released it to the field.
SOLUTION
If you have a breakage problem contact either
Greenwald Industries at 800/221-0982 (Harry
Silberglib) Valley. Dynamo or your local dis-
tributor for replacement.
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