Re: (ET) TRACTOR SMELL

["RJ Kanary" <rjkanary nauticom net>]

           Or could it be a more sinister substance, such as the PCB 
insulant used in the OEM capacitors ? The aluminum case of the capacitor 
sometimes reacts poorly to the dirt that collects on the charger area, 
moisture, and the steel straps that hold it in place. Pinholes develop, PCBs 
leak out, and the aroma is both unforgettable and NOT good for you.

RJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeremy Gagliardi com" <jeremy gagliardi com>
To: <Elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 3:38 PM
Subject: Re: (ET) TRACTOR SMELL


> Without any more detail, like a description of the smell, I guess/wonder 
> if
> it's perhaps ozone?  Does it smell somewhat like it does after a strong
> electrical storm?
>
> Read this...
> http://mmd.foxtail.com/Archives/Digests/200207/2002.07.26.08.html
>
> --
> Jeremy Gagliardi
> E20
> Potomac, Md
>
> > ----Original Message----
> > From: cz alembic crystel com
> > Date: Jun 29, 2007 15:24
> > To: "Dan Childress"<daniel csuol com>
> > Cc: <Elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
> > Subj: Re: (ET) TRACTOR SMELL
> >
> > Dan Childress wrote:
> > > My E15 has an odor problem. I believe it is coming from the charger.
> > > Charger works.  Could it be that as it heats up it starts stinking?
> > > Odor never goes away, even after sitting for several days.  Anyone have
> > > any experience?
> > Take it out and look. I'd guess a mouse nest or something. You just
> > remove the one screw on the front and pull it out. Oh, disconnect some
> > battery connects first.
> >
> > Chris
> >
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