Re: Powerstat Type 10B Repair Help

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Original poster: "BRIAN FOLEY" <ka1bbg@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi, sounds like an idea but if it burns the winding its junk. write and buy
or find the original part from the mfg or another used one. cul brian f.
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Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 3:30 PM
Subject: Powerstat Type 10B Repair Help


> Original poster: Mark Fergerson <mfergerson1@xxxxxxx>
>
>    I recently acquired a type 10B Powerstat for US$1.00 which is a
> steal, but when I got it home I noticed that the wiper button is
> missing. Can I just whittle a new one from say a D-cell center
> carbon, or would that be too resistive? Any better suggestions before
> I go ahead and burn the house down?
>
>    TIA
>
>
>    Mark L. Fergerson
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