Wax on LOPT - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Electricdreams · 22nd Nov 2015, 9:12 pm

How do I remove the remaining wax that is partly covering the resistor that has gone o/c on the LOPT?

I don't want to remove all of the wax from the LOPT just that particular section so I can replace the resistor.

What's the best method? And how do I replace it after?

HamishBoxer · 22nd Nov 2015, 9:25 pm

Hairdryer? then carefully replace either by full removal or if safer clip it out and resolder replacemant.

Heatercathodeshort · 22nd Nov 2015, 9:40 pm

What make and model? J.

Electricdreams · 22nd Nov 2015, 10:55 pm

John,

Philips 1200

Hamishboxer
I've used a hairdryer, it did work, the heat gun when carefully done did a better job. I've got access to the resistor now, what's left of it. I was uncertain earlier as I didn't
want to damage the LOPT.

22nd Nov 2015, 9:12 pm	#1
Electricdreams Hexode Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 478	Wax on LOPT How do I remove the remaining wax that is partly covering the resistor that has gone o/c on the LOPT? I don't want to remove all of the wax from the LOPT just that particular section so I can replace the resistor. What's the best method? And how do I replace it after? __________________ What have you bought now??

22nd Nov 2015, 9:25 pm	#2
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,932	Re: Wax on LOPT Hairdryer? then carefully replace either by full removal or if safer clip it out and resolder replacemant. __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S

22nd Nov 2015, 9:40 pm	#3
Heatercathodeshort Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Warnham, West Sussex. 10 miles south of DORKING. Posts: 9,147	Re: Wax on LOPT What make and model? J.

22nd Nov 2015, 10:55 pm	#4
Electricdreams Hexode Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 478	Re: Wax on LOPT John, Philips 1200 Hamishboxer I've used a hairdryer, it did work, the heat gun when carefully done did a better job. I've got access to the resistor now, what's left of it. I was uncertain earlier as I didn't want to damage the LOPT. __________________ What have you bought now??