Repair of LPL ET-500 Timer

Richard Jepsen

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I set up to print this early AM and discovered my enlarger timer failed to turn on. I believe I left it on 24 hours from the previous DR session. Its plugged into the outlet the clothes washer draws power from. The washer was operated yesterday. I checked the fuse and of course its good.

The ET-500 is my favorite timer and they are pricy. Anyone know if they are repairable and what the likely trouble is. I assume a power surge was the culprit.
 

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Richard Jepsen said:
I assume a power surge was the culprit.
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Maybe, but I really doubt it.

Typically, this kind of equipment can often be repaired by anyone with a working knowledge of electronics and some basic equipment. You may try to find someone nearby on e.g. Craigslist etc. HAM radio enthusiasts are always a good bunch to fall back on as they often enjoy a nice puzzle and most of them have the knowledge (and then some) required to work on something like this.

If I had been any closer to you, I would have gladly taken a look at it, but shipping the timer to another continent may be a little over the top.
 

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The LED doesn't light up? May be there is fuse inside for the low voltage control board.
 
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Funny, I had contacted a HAM group member who I have morning coffee with. Many of the amateur radio guys got their start as Air Force techs operating or repairing com or radar equipment.

I’m using a process gralab clock face unit and feel like I’m Edward Weston.
 
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Richard Jepsen

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I checked around the local area for electronic repairs. Cell phone repair techs one source. No luck

Korak provided the answer. Last night I attended an Amateur Radio (HAM) group meeting. A member was able to trouble shoot and repair a solder break.

We live in a throw-a-way society. An independent repair tech can’t make a living today. HAMs were often the kid who had to take things apart to see how they worked.
 

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1. Electronic used timers are pricy for what they are and hard to find in good condition.

2. Good helpful people still live on this planet.
 
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Excellent !

The cup of coffee, it says it all
 
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