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Busted Transformer in GraLab 600 Digital timer

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Kresado

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After using a Gralab 600 in the darkroom I noticed a bubbling sound coming from it before turning it off from the extension cords main power switch. After attempting to turn it on again it just wouldnt. By plugging in my enlarger I can say that the main on/off switch still works but no other functions. Screen is lifeless and none of the other buttons/switches have an effect. By removing the housing I could see some strange pink substance leaking from the dead transformer (See attached pictures) None of the other components seem damaged and I would like to replace the transformer, problem is I have no idea what voltage and make of transformer I should be using. I have a basic soldering set and im sure physically replacing it wont be too challenging.
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It still could be that some other component shorted. You can't dissipate power into a short, as there is no resistance in a short, so the load is reflected to the source (xfmr), which suffers. If you have an ohm meter, look for a short. You may have to lift the wires on the xfmr to do this. Typically a capacitor, but maybe a diode bridge is dead. Old caps are usually the problem. Is there a fuse hiding in there somewhere?
By the size of the xfmr, you can tell about how much power it is. Probably 10 to 15W, but I can't tell. There were a lot of 12.6V xfmrs used in those times. If you lift the wires on the xfmr, then ohm the windings to see if they are still good. If they are compare the resistance of the primary to the secondary. This tells you the voltage. It should be replaced regardless.
 
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