Re: (ET) E-12 Charger trouble

[RJ Kanary <rjkanary consolidated net>]

     My guess of the day is that a diode has shorted.Sever at least 
one wire from a diode, get the VOM out and do some detective work.

             A transformer failure is a possibility, but diode 
failures are far more frequent.

RJ

On 5/8/2012 8:10 AM, Bill Alburty wrote:
> Last night, after mowing, I plugged in the charger, and when I 
> turned the timer knob to begin charging, a loud noise came from the 
> charger and it blew the 20A fuse in my house circuit. I haven't 
> opened it up to look yet, and haven't plugged it in again. What 
> should I look for as the problem? What tests should I do? The noise 
> sounded like a big clatter, as if the core plates were vibrating 
> unfettered.
> I appreciate all advice and speculation.
>
> Bill Alburty, Kansas City
>
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