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22nd Aug 2017, 2:58 am | #1 |
Diode
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK.
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Ferguson 3V53 VCR heat issue?
Hi Folks,
I have just acquired a Ferguson 3V53 VCR. It works well, gives a good sharp picture & hifi audio is top notch, however after playing full length movie the PSU heat sink with the 4 transistors bolted on is barely touchable, seems over hot to me. Is this normal for this machine? Any help, advice will be much appreciated, Thanks |
22nd Aug 2017, 11:40 pm | #2 |
Heptode
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK.
Posts: 539
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Re: Ferguson 3V53 VCR heat issue?
If the machine plays fine then it would probably be normal. I know that whenever I take video tapes out of a machine that have been playing a long time they are pretty warm.
These were made in the days when there was no fans in power supplies. So they will get hot. |
23rd Aug 2017, 12:37 am | #3 |
Heptode
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, UK.
Posts: 891
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Re: Ferguson 3V53 VCR heat issue?
Yes I wouldn't worry too much about it, although make sure you're placing it on a hard surface (rather than carpet), as this will allow air to convect properly through the ventilation.
Also, given the age of the machine it might be worth finding sufficiently competent persons to give it the once-over (preventative maintenance): heads and tape path cleaned, power supply electrolytics checked (ideally replaced), re-application of any dried-out thermal grease/ mechanical grease, display filter cleaned etc etc.
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Regards, John |