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by MicroRem
Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SJTW wire ??
Replies: 10
Views: 4650

Dac, that cut and paste from Wickipedia pretty much sums up my knowledge of the subject.

Robert I sent you a pm.

Tom
by MicroRem
Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SJTW wire ??
Replies: 10
Views: 4650

Portable Cord Letter Connotations The letters used to describe portable cords hold significance. Below are the meanings for each letter. S = 600 Volt Service Cord J = Junior Service - 300 Volt T = Thermoplastic E = Elastomer - thermoplastic that looks and feels like rubber O = Oil Resistant Outer Ja...
by MicroRem
Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SJTW wire ??
Replies: 10
Views: 4650

Dac,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_cord

This might help some

Tom
by MicroRem
Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Soldering gun - Weller
Replies: 23
Views: 14004

DACFLYER... gets the genius award ( or at least the "I identified a misguided person" award). If anyone cares, the lamp is a wedge base 194 (12v) in my "Archer" 8200 clone. I suspect my 8200N is the same. The lamp is connected accros the terminals of a SPDT switch (trigger). One ...
by MicroRem
Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Soldering gun - Weller
Replies: 23
Views: 14004

OK, My semi faulty memory only slightly betrayed me. I have a Weller 8200, 100/140 which uses a wedge base 120 v lamp. I have an " Archer" model 64-2190 which is identical to the Weller units, except the red side sticker has the Archer name (Radio Shack). This one lists the wattage at 140/...
by MicroRem
Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Soldering gun - Weller
Replies: 23
Views: 14004

Thanks Folks,

I will take a look at the beasts when I get back home. Be nice to have a lamp again. I think I may have one which is 100/140, and one which is 140/100.



Tom
by MicroRem
Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Soldering gun - Weller
Replies: 23
Views: 14004

Dean, I seem to recall that the lamp in at least one of my 8200's is a wedge base. I'm on the road right now, so I'll check later in the week when I get home.

regards

Tom
by MicroRem
Sun Feb 24, 2008 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Soldering gun - Weller
Replies: 23
Views: 14004

I had to check, and my cheapo home dmm doesn't show any voltage on either setting, but then again my lowest ac setting is 200v. On another note, does any one any idea where to get the 120 volt wedge base lamps these things use? I haven't had a lamp in mine for years because I could never find one. B...
by MicroRem
Sun Feb 24, 2008 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Soldering gun - Weller
Replies: 23
Views: 14004

Well, lets see, I bought my first of several Weller 8200's in 1970 when I was 11. In 2008 I learn how to properly oprate it.

That hurts,

Thanks for the info though.

Tom
by MicroRem
Sun Feb 03, 2008 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Portable GPS on commercial flight
Replies: 17
Views: 9435

GPS

GPS is not a prohibited item, so it is not an issue. If they can't determine what an object is by X-Ray they will perform an ETD (Explosives Trace Detection) test to make sure its not an explosive device. I carry mine on all the time and have never had a problem, and I fly commercial quite a bit. Re...
by MicroRem
Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Portable GPS on commercial flight
Replies: 17
Views: 9435

GPS

I used my Garmin 550 yesterday (30 Jan 2008)on a flight from Portland to Salt Lake City. Worked like a champ, 23 foot accuracy at 597 knots at 26,000 ft (tailwind assisted). Southwest does not prohibit GPS, but Alaska Airlines does. Go figure. I did get the best signal strength sitting near a window...
by MicroRem
Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: locked profile
Replies: 4
Views: 2594

locked profile

Hi all, for some reason I can't acces my profile to edit it. Anyone else have this problem?
More importantly, anyone have a solution?

Tom
by MicroRem
Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Acct.
Replies: 6
Views: 3749

I understand the frustration. Reminds of of the old movie "War Games" with Mathew Broderick and Ally Sheedy. "The only winning moves is not to play"

I generally avoid trying to ask questions or input much because I don't want to spin up the troll.


regards

Tom
by MicroRem
Sun Jul 08, 2007 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: $100,000 global environmental design challenge
Replies: 33
Views: 22124

zmwworm... Welcome to the forum. I see you have met Chris. Generally speaking, if you dont reply, he will stop posting after 3 or 4 non replys. Trust me, its easier that way. He's still smarting over Rosie getting kicked off The View.

Tom
by MicroRem
Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Compressed Air Car
Replies: 145
Views: 55511

Thanks for the wisdom, oh Obi Wan...

Obi Wan Spiccoli

cheers