VECTOR: G05-802 HV Unit Zenner Wattage ?
"Colin Davies" <[email protected]> Thu, 23 Jun 2005 00:12:33 +0100
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Hi, I'm currently working on my HV unit in the G05-802 Monitor (got a spot in the middle of the screen that wont go) - Been advised to service the HV unit.. Basically I'm replacing most of the parts (all the capacitors and semi's) so I can hopefully have many years of trouble free service (touch wood !!) I've replaced the two zenner diodes 56V and 9.1V both rated at 1/2 watt, BUT I used 1.3W versions (so they would be more robust - it made sense at the time when I ordered them a while back !!!). I've not finished with it, so havent applied any power yet....BUT I've just read that if you sub higher wattage zenners, the device characteristics can differ quite a lot !!! - Kind of makes sense, but I havent looked into it fully. My question is..... will I be OK (with a bit of adjustment to the hv pot maybe), or should I either put the old 1/2 watt ones back in (or even get new 1/2 watt ones) ? Hope this makes sense, Thanks Regards, Colin