Guest guest Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 I'm not sure if my coil machine is showing some issues such as what describes. Sometimes but not every time, when I try to increase the amps, the meter doesn't steadily rise but jumps around. Sometimes the gain knob lights will also flash red. I turn the amps back down to zero and try again. Eventually it will usually work a little better. Other times, it acts just fine. We've taken the top off the amp and checked for dust, etc but it looks fine. S built my machine, and I've used it for about a year and a half, and have it in China with me. Any ideas? Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Sherry, I am assuming that you have the current model with the black metal cabinet and the built in Ampmeter. A few things come to mind; Check the wire that connects to the front of the Frequency generator. Make sure that it’s connected to the port on the right the make sure connector is twisted to the right. The best way to do this is to twist it to the left remove it the put it back on and twist it to the right until you feel a slight click. Make sure that the black and red wires that run from the Capacitor Cabinet to the back of the amp are properly inserted in the center of the openings where the “V’ portion of the space is. If the wires are ok then make sure that the plastic nuts are tight enough. Be careful not to over tighten them. They are plastic and you can strip the threads. Double check the switch setting on the back of the amplifier. All Switches except #4 & #5 should be to the left. #4 & #5 should be to the right. Check the connections for the small Black and red wires on the left of the amp where the Freq. Generator. First check that the screws are tight then make sure that the Alligator clips properly clipped onto the wires. The ampmeter should not be jumping around and the Red “clip†indicators should not be flashing If you still have difficulties we’ll go to the next steps. Terry From: scdlymie Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 5:53 AM To: Lyme_and_Rife Subject: Coil machine issue--Terry I'm not sure if my coil machine is showing some issues such as what describes. Sometimes but not every time, when I try to increase the amps, the meter doesn't steadily rise but jumps around. Sometimes the gain knob lights will also flash red. I turn the amps back down to zero and try again. Eventually it will usually work a little better. Other times, it acts just fine.We've taken the top off the amp and checked for dust, etc but it looks fine. S built my machine, and I've used it for about a year and a half, and have it in China with me.Any ideas?Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Terry, thanks for the quick reply. Everything you suggested checks out okay. The only thing I was able to do was very slightly tighten the philips screw on the top red wire connection. I'll have to watch it for awhile as it does not consistently have the problem. The last couple of days it has acted just fine. If it does it again, I'll let you know. Sherry > > Sherry, > > I am assuming that you have the current model with the black metal cabinet and the built in Ampmeter. > > A few things come to mind; > > Check the wire that connects to the front of the Frequency generator. Make sure that it’s connected to the port on the right the make sure connector is twisted to the right. The best way to do this is to twist it to the left remove it the put it back on and twist it to the right until you feel a slight click. > > Make sure that the black and red wires that run from the Capacitor Cabinet to the back of the amp are properly inserted in the center of the openings where the “V’ portion of the space is. If the wires are ok then make sure that the plastic nuts are tight enough. Be careful not to over tighten them. They are plastic and you can strip the threads. > > Double check the switch setting on the back of the amplifier. All Switches except #4 & #5 should be to the left. #4 & #5 should be to the right. > > Check the connections for the small Black and red wires on the left of the amp where the Freq. Generator. First check that the screws are tight then make sure that the Alligator clips properly clipped onto the wires. > > The ampmeter should not be jumping around and the Red “clip†indicators should not be flashing > > If you still have difficulties we’ll go to the next steps. > > Terry > > From: scdlymie > Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 5:53 AM > To: Lyme_and_Rife > Subject: Coil machine issue--Terry > > > I'm not sure if my coil machine is showing some issues such as what describes. Sometimes but not every time, when I try to increase the amps, the meter doesn't steadily rise but jumps around. Sometimes the gain knob lights will also flash red. I turn the amps back down to zero and try again. Eventually it will usually work a little better. Other times, it acts just fine. > > We've taken the top off the amp and checked for dust, etc but it looks fine. > > S built my machine, and I've used it for about a year and a half, and have it in China with me. > > Any ideas? > > Sherry > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Terry, My coil machine has continued to have this issue, intermittently. It might be the F switch, but am not sure. So I'll need to follow through with the next steps, if you might be so kind to help. Sherry > > > > Sherry, > > > > I am assuming that you have the current model with the black metal cabinet and the built in Ampmeter. > > > > A few things come to mind; > > > > Check the wire that connects to the front of the Frequency generator. Make sure that it’s connected to the port on the right the make sure connector is twisted to the right. The best way to do this is to twist it to the left remove it the put it back on and twist it to the right until you feel a slight click. > > > > Make sure that the black and red wires that run from the Capacitor Cabinet to the back of the amp are properly inserted in the center of the openings where the “V’ portion of the space is. If the wires are ok then make sure that the plastic nuts are tight enough. Be careful not to over tighten them. They are plastic and you can strip the threads. > > > > Double check the switch setting on the back of the amplifier. All Switches except #4 & #5 should be to the left. #4 & #5 should be to the right. > > > > Check the connections for the small Black and red wires on the left of the amp where the Freq. Generator. First check that the screws are tight then make sure that the Alligator clips properly clipped onto the wires. > > > > The ampmeter should not be jumping around and the Red “clip†indicators should not be flashing > > > > If you still have difficulties we’ll go to the next steps. > > > > Terry > > > > From: scdlymie > > Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 5:53 AM > > To: Lyme_and_Rife > > Subject: Coil machine issue--Terry > > > > > > I'm not sure if my coil machine is showing some issues such as what describes. Sometimes but not every time, when I try to increase the amps, the meter doesn't steadily rise but jumps around. Sometimes the gain knob lights will also flash red. I turn the amps back down to zero and try again. Eventually it will usually work a little better. Other times, it acts just fine. > > > > We've taken the top off the amp and checked for dust, etc but it looks fine. > > > > S built my machine, and I've used it for about a year and a half, and have it in China with me. > > > > Any ideas? > > > > Sherry > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Sherry, It is possible that a switch is failing. If you suspect the “F†switch here is one way to check your theory. Select two random frequencies. One that requires the “F†switch at one that does not. First run the frequency that requires “Fâ€. Once you see the clipping etc start to occur turn the “AMPL†down slowly then back to achieve 13 amps. Do this two or three times to make sure that the problems are consistent> Next turn The “AMPL†down to zero, Change switches and frequency then Turn "AMPL†back to 13. If the problem doesn’t reoccur then I would guess that you are on the right track. This doesn’t prove that it is the “F†switch is the exact switch that is giving you trouble unless that is the only switch setting that changed but it will give you an idea if it is a switch giving you trouble. If this appears to be the problem I do have a few switches laying around that I could send you. They are pretty easy to change with a little guidance. Good Luck Terry From: scdlymie Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 10:38 PM To: Lyme_and_Rife Subject: Re: Coil machine issue--Terry Terry,My coil machine has continued to have this issue, intermittently. It might be the F switch, but am not sure. So I'll need to follow through with the next steps, if you might be so kind to help.Sherry> >> > Sherry,> > > > I am assuming that you have the current model with the black metal cabinet and the built in Ampmeter. > > > > A few things come to mind;> > > > Check the wire that connects to the front of the Frequency generator. Make sure that it’s connected to the port on the right the make sure connector is twisted to the right. The best way to do this is to twist it to the left remove it the put it back on and twist it to the right until you feel a slight click.> > > > Make sure that the black and red wires that run from the Capacitor Cabinet to the back of the amp are properly inserted in the center of the openings where the “V’ portion of the space is. If the wires are ok then make sure that the plastic nuts are tight enough. Be careful not to over tighten them. They are plastic and you can strip the threads.> > > > Double check the switch setting on the back of the amplifier. All Switches except #4 & #5 should be to the left. #4 & #5 should be to the right.> > > > Check the connections for the small Black and red wires on the left of the amp where the Freq. Generator. First check that the screws are tight then make sure that the Alligator clips properly clipped onto the wires.> > > > The ampmeter should not be jumping around and the Red “clip†indicators should not be flashing> > > > If you still have difficulties we’ll go to the next steps.> > > > Terry> > > > From: scdlymie > > Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 5:53 AM> > To: mailto:Lyme_and_Rife%40yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Coil machine issue--Terry> > > > > > I'm not sure if my coil machine is showing some issues such as what describes. Sometimes but not every time, when I try to increase the amps, the meter doesn't steadily rise but jumps around. Sometimes the gain knob lights will also flash red. I turn the amps back down to zero and try again. Eventually it will usually work a little better. Other times, it acts just fine.> > > > We've taken the top off the amp and checked for dust, etc but it looks fine.> > > > S built my machine, and I've used it for about a year and a half, and have it in China with me.> > > > Any ideas?> > > > Sherry> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Terry, thanks again for the help. The two bartonella frequencies I use every day work for this test. One is FN and the other is GHIJKLNOP. The thing is, it still isn't conclusive. Tonight the FN frequency didn't work until I moved both switches carefully up and down. The third time I did this, it started working. Then when I switched to the second frequency, it worked okay. But I am not sure that this is consistent every time. I will try again tomorrow. Is there any other way to test the switches? It could take awhile for me to get the new switches out here (NE China). Sherry > > > > > > Sherry, > > > > > > I am assuming that you have the current model with the black metal cabinet and the built in Ampmeter. > > > > > > A few things come to mind; > > > > > > Check the wire that connects to the front of the Frequency generator. Make sure that it’s connected to the port on the right the make sure connector is twisted to the right. The best way to do this is to twist it to the left remove it the put it back on and twist it to the right until you feel a slight click. > > > > > > Make sure that the black and red wires that run from the Capacitor Cabinet to the back of the amp are properly inserted in the center of the openings where the “V’ portion of the space is. If the wires are ok then make sure that the plastic nuts are tight enough. Be careful not to over tighten them. They are plastic and you can strip the threads. > > > > > > Double check the switch setting on the back of the amplifier. All Switches except #4 & #5 should be to the left. #4 & #5 should be to the right. > > > > > > Check the connections for the small Black and red wires on the left of the amp where the Freq. Generator. First check that the screws are tight then make sure that the Alligator clips properly clipped onto the wires. > > > > > > The ampmeter should not be jumping around and the Red “clip†indicators should not be flashing > > > > > > If you still have difficulties we’ll go to the next steps. > > > > > > Terry > > > > > > From: scdlymie > > > Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 5:53 AM > > > To: mailto:Lyme_and_Rife%40yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: Coil machine issue--Terry > > > > > > > > > I'm not sure if my coil machine is showing some issues such as what describes. Sometimes but not every time, when I try to increase the amps, the meter doesn't steadily rise but jumps around. Sometimes the gain knob lights will also flash red. I turn the amps back down to zero and try again. Eventually it will usually work a little better. Other times, it acts just fine. > > > > > > We've taken the top off the amp and checked for dust, etc but it looks fine. > > > > > > S built my machine, and I've used it for about a year and a half, and have it in China with me. > > > > > > Any ideas? > > > > > > Sherry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Hi Sherry, My coil machine was doing exactly the same thing. Sometimes it would work and other times it wouldn't it the multimeter kept scanning numbers. thought that one of the switches might be bad allowing electricity to leak causing the eratic readings, but when I got on the phone and we described what was happening, the amp suddenly blew a fuse. I replaced the fuse, and it was doing the same thing one side of the amp would show yellow while the other channel was showing a red light with the gain knobs turned all of the way down. thought that the Potentiometers had gone bad. Unfortunately, living in Alaska, the cost of shipping it out because of it's weight and it was out of warrantee would have been exorbitant, so we decided to order the potentiometers and the service manulaand fix it ourselves. We were hoping that the old ones would just plug in, but unfortunately they are soldered to the circuit board which meant having a special tool to liquify the solder and suck up the fluid solder and then a soldering iron and flux to solder on the new part. This fix involved removing the fan and several other parts in order to get the old gain knobs out and put in the new part. It was not an easy fix. My suggestion is if you still have your amp under warrantee, send it in. The warrantee covers 5 years when you send in the card and 3 years if you don't. Do not tell the company however, what the amp is being used for or the warrantee will be void. If they ask tell them you are using it for musical purposes. Hope this helps. This problem started for me about a year ago and would act erratic for quite some time, it would work sometimes and not other times until it finally blew when was talking to us on the phone. I wouldn't wait to get it fixed, as I kept putting off dealing with it and a year later after having made such great gains with the coil, I have had quite a Lyme setback. > > > > > > Sherry, > > > > > > I am assuming that you have the current model with the black metal cabinet and the built in Ampmeter. > > > > > > A few things come to mind; > > > > > > Check the wire that connects to the front of the Frequency generator. Make sure that it’s connected to the port on the right the make sure connector is twisted to the right. The best way to do this is to twist it to the left remove it the put it back on and twist it to the right until you feel a slight click. > > > > > > Make sure that the black and red wires that run from the Capacitor Cabinet to the back of the amp are properly inserted in the center of the openings where the “V’ portion of the space is. If the wires are ok then make sure that the plastic nuts are tight enough. Be careful not to over tighten them. They are plastic and you can strip the threads. > > > > > > Double check the switch setting on the back of the amplifier. All Switches except #4 & #5 should be to the left. #4 & #5 should be to the right. > > > > > > Check the connections for the small Black and red wires on the left of the amp where the Freq. Generator. First check that the screws are tight then make sure that the Alligator clips properly clipped onto the wires. > > > > > > The ampmeter should not be jumping around and the Red “clip†indicators should not be flashing > > > > > > If you still have difficulties we’ll go to the next steps. > > > > > > Terry > > > > > > From: scdlymie > > > Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 5:53 AM > > > To: Lyme_and_Rife > > > Subject: Coil machine issue--Terry > > > > > > > > > I'm not sure if my coil machine is showing some issues such as what describes. Sometimes but not every time, when I try to increase the amps, the meter doesn't steadily rise but jumps around. Sometimes the gain knob lights will also flash red. I turn the amps back down to zero and try again. Eventually it will usually work a little better. Other times, it acts just fine. > > > > > > We've taken the top off the amp and checked for dust, etc but it looks fine. > > > > > > S built my machine, and I've used it for about a year and a half, and have it in China with me. > > > > > > Any ideas? > > > > > > Sherry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Hi , Sending the amplifier in to have it repaired is even worse for me than for you because I have it in China with me. So did fixing the potentiometers fix the problem? Also when you got it open, was it obvious that those were faulty or was it just 's experience and guess? One positive thing here, is that people will work on stuff and fairly cheaply. Getting the parts is another thing altogether. Sherry > > > > > > > > Sherry, > > > > > > > > I am assuming that you have the current model with the black metal cabinet and the built in Ampmeter. > > > > > > > > A few things come to mind; > > > > > > > > Check the wire that connects to the front of the Frequency generator. Make sure that it’s connected to the port on the right the make sure connector is twisted to the right. The best way to do this is to twist it to the left remove it the put it back on and twist it to the right until you feel a slight click. > > > > > > > > Make sure that the black and red wires that run from the Capacitor Cabinet to the back of the amp are properly inserted in the center of the openings where the “V’ portion of the space is. If the wires are ok then make sure that the plastic nuts are tight enough. Be careful not to over tighten them. They are plastic and you can strip the threads. > > > > > > > > Double check the switch setting on the back of the amplifier. All Switches except #4 & #5 should be to the left. #4 & #5 should be to the right. > > > > > > > > Check the connections for the small Black and red wires on the left of the amp where the Freq. Generator. First check that the screws are tight then make sure that the Alligator clips properly clipped onto the wires. > > > > > > > > The ampmeter should not be jumping around and the Red “clip†indicators should not be flashing > > > > > > > > If you still have difficulties we’ll go to the next steps. > > > > > > > > Terry > > > > > > > > From: scdlymie > > > > Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 5:53 AM > > > > To: Lyme_and_Rife > > > > Subject: Coil machine issue--Terry > > > > > > > > > > > > I'm not sure if my coil machine is showing some issues such as what describes. Sometimes but not every time, when I try to increase the amps, the meter doesn't steadily rise but jumps around. Sometimes the gain knob lights will also flash red. I turn the amps back down to zero and try again. Eventually it will usually work a little better. Other times, it acts just fine. > > > > > > > > We've taken the top off the amp and checked for dust, etc but it looks fine. > > > > > > > > S built my machine, and I've used it for about a year and a half, and have it in China with me. > > > > > > > > Any ideas? > > > > > > > > Sherry > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Okay, Terry, here's a further example of how it is unpredictable. Last night it was working fine on GHIJKLNOP. I turned off the machine and didn't change the switches but this morning when I turned it on, it showed the same problem. I tried just pressing the switches harder inward without switching them on and off. I got it working again after a couple of tries, and then when I switched to FN it worked okay. I don't know if moving the switches is doing anything or if it is coincidental. Any thoughts on a next step? Sherry > > > > > > Sherry, > > > > > > I am assuming that you have the current model with the black metal cabinet and the built in Ampmeter. > > > > > > A few things come to mind; > > > > > > Check the wire that connects to the front of the Frequency generator. Make sure that it’s connected to the port on the right the make sure connector is twisted to the right. The best way to do this is to twist it to the left remove it the put it back on and twist it to the right until you feel a slight click. > > > > > > Make sure that the black and red wires that run from the Capacitor Cabinet to the back of the amp are properly inserted in the center of the openings where the “V’ portion of the space is. If the wires are ok then make sure that the plastic nuts are tight enough. Be careful not to over tighten them. They are plastic and you can strip the threads. > > > > > > Double check the switch setting on the back of the amplifier. All Switches except #4 & #5 should be to the left. #4 & #5 should be to the right. > > > > > > Check the connections for the small Black and red wires on the left of the amp where the Freq. Generator. First check that the screws are tight then make sure that the Alligator clips properly clipped onto the wires. > > > > > > The ampmeter should not be jumping around and the Red “clip†indicators should not be flashing > > > > > > If you still have difficulties we’ll go to the next steps. > > > > > > Terry > > > > > > From: scdlymie > > > Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 5:53 AM > > > To: mailto:Lyme_and_Rife%40yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: Coil machine issue--Terry > > > > > > > > > I'm not sure if my coil machine is showing some issues such as what describes. Sometimes but not every time, when I try to increase the amps, the meter doesn't steadily rise but jumps around. Sometimes the gain knob lights will also flash red. I turn the amps back down to zero and try again. Eventually it will usually work a little better. Other times, it acts just fine. > > > > > > We've taken the top off the amp and checked for dust, etc but it looks fine. > > > > > > S built my machine, and I've used it for about a year and a half, and have it in China with me. > > > > > > Any ideas? > > > > > > Sherry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Sherry, At this point I would take the most logical path of least resistance. may be correct with the potentiometers being at fault but without going a little further I would not take that route just yet. There is the remote possibility that there is a loose connection inside the Capacitor Cabinet. Prior to opening the cabinet unplug the power cords and let it sit for 12 hours before opening. You will need a #1 or # 2 screw driver and a regular screwdriver with a 1/4†blade or something close. When you remove the 6 phillips screws that hold the cover on you will see terminal strips with lots of screws. Check these screws and make sure they are tight. You will also see two posts on the side of the cabinet. These should also be tight. You must exercise care when tightening the nuts on these posts because they can snap. Generally if you move the wire up and down and it doesn’t spin on the post they are probably ok. You will also see the two posts on the back of the amp meter check these as well. After that I would consider replacing the suspect switches. It is easy to do and they are not too expensive. The switches that are on your coil machine are a generic 15 Amp single pole single throw bat handle toggle switch. The switches used in your machine were probably made in Mexico but I am sure that some other brand is being manufactured in China. If you have access to electrical supply you can take one out and have them match it up. You probably are not using the “A†switch too often so you can remove it by pulling the connectors off of the blades on the back of the switch then remove the nut on the outside of the cabinet that holds the switch in. If you cover the connectors that you have removed form the switch you can continue to use the machine as long as you don’t have to use the “A†switch. For this you will need a pair of needle nose pliers and a 9/16†or adjustable wrench. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU PULL ON A WIRE TO REMOVE IT FROM A SWITCH. When putting the connectors back on the switch they may need a very gentle squeeze of the connector with the needle nose to make sure they will make a good connection when you slide it back on. The procedure is easy to mess up and squeeze the connector too much and then you could have a problem. If you can get a few or these connectors to practice with prior to this step it would be a good idea to practice before performing this step. Good Luck. Keep us posted Terry From: scdlymie Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2012 11:41 PM To: Lyme_and_Rife Subject: Re: Coil machine issue--Terry Okay, Terry, here's a further example of how it is unpredictable. Last night it was working fine on GHIJKLNOP. I turned off the machine and didn't change the switches but this morning when I turned it on, it showed the same problem. I tried just pressing the switches harder inward without switching them on and off. I got it working again after a couple of tries, and then when I switched to FN it worked okay. I don't know if moving the switches is doing anything or if it is coincidental.Any thoughts on a next step?Sherry> > >> > > Sherry,> > > > > > I am assuming that you have the current model with the black metal cabinet and the built in Ampmeter. > > > > > > A few things come to mind;> > > > > > Check the wire that connects to the front of the Frequency generator. Make sure that it’s connected to the port on the right the make sure connector is twisted to the right. The best way to do this is to twist it to the left remove it the put it back on and twist it to the right until you feel a slight click.> > > > > > Make sure that the black and red wires that run from the Capacitor Cabinet to the back of the amp are properly inserted in the center of the openings where the “V’ portion of the space is. If the wires are ok then make sure that the plastic nuts are tight enough. Be careful not to over tighten them. They are plastic and you can strip the threads.> > > > > > Double check the switch setting on the back of the amplifier. All Switches except #4 & #5 should be to the left. #4 & #5 should be to the right.> > > > > > Check the connections for the small Black and red wires on the left of the amp where the Freq. Generator. First check that the screws are tight then make sure that the Alligator clips properly clipped onto the wires.> > > > > > The ampmeter should not be jumping around and the Red “clip†indicators should not be flashing> > > > > > If you still have difficulties we’ll go to the next steps.> > > > > > Terry> > > > > > From: scdlymie > > > Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 5:53 AM> > > To: mailto:Lyme_and_Rife%40yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: Coil machine issue--Terry> > > > > > > > > I'm not sure if my coil machine is showing some issues such as what describes. Sometimes but not every time, when I try to increase the amps, the meter doesn't steadily rise but jumps around. Sometimes the gain knob lights will also flash red. I turn the amps back down to zero and try again. Eventually it will usually work a little better. Other times, it acts just fine.> > > > > > We've taken the top off the amp and checked for dust, etc but it looks fine.> > > > > > S built my machine, and I've used it for about a year and a half, and have it in China with me.> > > > > > Any ideas?> > > > > > Sherry> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thank you Terry! We'll work on this and let you know. I'm guessing we can find switches. Sherry > > > > > > > > Sherry, > > > > > > > > I am assuming that you have the current model with the black metal cabinet and the built in Ampmeter. > > > > > > > > A few things come to mind; > > > > > > > > Check the wire that connects to the front of the Frequency generator. Make sure that it’s connected to the port on the right the make sure connector is twisted to the right. The best way to do this is to twist it to the left remove it the put it back on and twist it to the right until you feel a slight click. > > > > > > > > Make sure that the black and red wires that run from the Capacitor Cabinet to the back of the amp are properly inserted in the center of the openings where the “V’ portion of the space is. If the wires are ok then make sure that the plastic nuts are tight enough. Be careful not to over tighten them. They are plastic and you can strip the threads. > > > > > > > > Double check the switch setting on the back of the amplifier. All Switches except #4 & #5 should be to the left. #4 & #5 should be to the right. > > > > > > > > Check the connections for the small Black and red wires on the left of the amp where the Freq. Generator. First check that the screws are tight then make sure that the Alligator clips properly clipped onto the wires. > > > > > > > > The ampmeter should not be jumping around and the Red “clip†indicators should not be flashing > > > > > > > > If you still have difficulties we’ll go to the next steps. > > > > > > > > Terry > > > > > > > > From: scdlymie > > > > Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 5:53 AM > > > > To: mailto:Lyme_and_Rife%40yahoogroups.com > > > > Subject: Coil machine issue--Terry > > > > > > > > > > > > I'm not sure if my coil machine is showing some issues such as what describes. Sometimes but not every time, when I try to increase the amps, the meter doesn't steadily rise but jumps around. Sometimes the gain knob lights will also flash red. I turn the amps back down to zero and try again. Eventually it will usually work a little better. Other times, it acts just fine. > > > > > > > > We've taken the top off the amp and checked for dust, etc but it looks fine. > > > > > > > > S built my machine, and I've used it for about a year and a half, and have it in China with me. > > > > > > > > Any ideas? > > > > > > > > Sherry > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Terry, I'm still trying to test switches to try to see if one stands out as problematic. I have noticed that turning the amp switch down then back up a couple of times, on occasion will then cause it to work. Other times, after I turn the amp switch off AND turn the gain knobs off, then the gain knobs back on and the amp switch back on it will work. Also I have noticed that once it is working, it may work for 3-4 times with switching frequencies, before acting up again. Thus I'm puzzled about the switches. Should I go ahead and open up the capacitor cabinet and check all the connections but not change switches for now? Also the lights on the gain knobs, typically it will be the left one that acts up, flashes red, etc. more so than the right one. Sherry > > Sherry, > > It is possible that a switch is failing. If you suspect the “F†switch here is one way to check your theory. Select two random frequencies. One that requires the “F†switch at one that does not. First run the frequency that requires “Fâ€. Once you see the clipping etc start to occur turn the “AMPL†down slowly then back to achieve 13 amps. Do this two or three times to make sure that the problems are consistent> Next turn The “AMPL†down to zero, Change switches and frequency then Turn " AMPL†back to 13. If the problem doesn’t reoccur then I would guess that you are on the right track. This doesn’t prove that it is the “F†switch is the exact switch that is giving you trouble unless that is the only switch setting that changed but it will give you an idea if it is a switch giving you trouble. If this appears to be the problem I do have a few switches laying around that I could send you. They are pretty easy to change with a little guidance. > > Good Luck > > Terry > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Sherry, The switch that you “turn down and up a couple of times†is this the power switch? The power switch on the amplifies has been known to fail on occasion more so that the gain knobs. I don’t know if a power switch failure would cause different reactions in the two channels. That would in my thinking depend on how the switch is wired. It sounds like the problem is more likely to be in the Amp at this point but I would still open the capacitor cabinet and check connections but I would probably hold off on searching for switches. You could try using a power strip or the power cord to turn the amp on and off to see if this reduces the occurrence of the malfunction. However if the power switch is failing it could be past the point of this test creating different results. Terry From: scdlymie Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 12:41 AM To: Lyme_and_Rife Subject: Re: Coil machine issue--Terry Terry, I'm still trying to test switches to try to see if one stands out as problematic. I have noticed that turning the amp switch down then back up a couple of times, on occasion will then cause it to work. Other times, after I turn the amp switch off AND turn the gain knobs off, then the gain knobs back on and the amp switch back on it will work.Also I have noticed that once it is working, it may work for 3-4 times with switching frequencies, before acting up again.Thus I'm puzzled about the switches. Should I go ahead and open up the capacitor cabinet and check all the connections but not change switches for now?Also the lights on the gain knobs, typically it will be the left one that acts up, flashes red, etc. more so than the right one.Sherry>> Sherry,> > It is possible that a switch is failing. If you suspect the “F†switch here is one way to check your theory. Select two random frequencies. One that requires the “F†switch at one that does not. First run the frequency that requires “Fâ€Â. Once you see the clipping etc start to occur turn the “AMPL†down slowly then back to achieve 13 amps. Do this two or three times to make sure that the problems are consistent> Next turn The “AMPL†down to zero, Change switches and frequency then Turn "AMPL†back to 13. If the problem doesn’t reoccur then I would guess that you are on the right track. This doesn’t prove that it is the “F†switch is the exact switch that is giving you trouble unless that is the only switch setting that changed but it will give you an idea if it is a switch giving you trouble. If this appears to be the problem I do have a few switches laying around that I could send you. They are pretty easy to change with a little guidance.> > Good Luck> > Terry> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Hi Terry, I've not been using the power switch on the amp at all, it is always " on. " This is because I have the amp plugged into a transformer to convert 220v to 110v, as we have 220v here in China. So I use the on/off switch on the transformer. That on/off switch doesn't seem to be an issue. (I did use the power switch initially. One time it acted a little like it was a problem, so my husband said to just turn it off and on via the transformer. So I have been doing it this way for months, maybe for most of the last year.) I was referring to the amp switch on the frequency generator and the two gain knobs on the amplifier. If I have the gain knobs all the way on, and increase the amps on the frequency generator and the erratic meter readings start, typically one or both of the lights near the gain knobs will flash red. I turn the amps all the way back down and try again. Sometimes the 3rd time it will work, but there might be still a slight unsteadiness in the meter. Sometimes that doesn't work, but if I turn off the amp and the gain knobs, then increase the gain knobs and the amp, it will work. Sometimes, if I turn the amps back down and press in on the switches a bit, and try again it will work. Other times it is just fine, even when I change switches, it is nice and steady. And I am using the same 3 frequencies only right now, 2 daily and 1 every 5-7 days. Sherry > > Sherry, > > The switch that you “turn down and up a couple of times†is this the power switch? The power switch on the amplifies has been known to fail on occasion more so that the gain knobs. I don’t know if a power switch failure would cause different reactions in the two channels. That would in my thinking depend on how the switch is wired. It sounds like the problem is more likely to be in the Amp at this point but I would still open the capacitor cabinet and check connections but I would probably hold off on searching for switches. You could try using a power strip or the power cord to turn the amp on and off to see if this reduces the occurrence of the malfunction. However if the power switch is failing it could be past the point of this test creating different results. > > Terry > > From: scdlymie > Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 12:41 AM > To: Lyme_and_Rife > Subject: Re: Coil machine issue--Terry > > > Terry, I'm still trying to test switches to try to see if one stands out as problematic. I have noticed that turning the amp switch down then back up a couple of times, on occasion will then cause it to work. Other times, after I turn the amp switch off AND turn the gain knobs off, then the gain knobs back on and the amp switch back on it will work. > > Also I have noticed that once it is working, it may work for 3-4 times with switching frequencies, before acting up again. > > Thus I'm puzzled about the switches. Should I go ahead and open up the capacitor cabinet and check all the connections but not change switches for now? > > Also the lights on the gain knobs, typically it will be the left one that acts up, flashes red, etc. more so than the right one. > > Sherry > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Sherry, I would agree with at this point based on everything you have explained it appears that the problem is originating in the Amplifier and I would suspect the gain knobs. I believe that QSC has the amps made in China. Maybe you can e-mail QSC directly and find out how to go about obtaining and replacing the potentiometers. I have not had to replace these yet so maybe ’s son or husband can give you some pointers. Terry From: scdlymie Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 9:43 PM To: Lyme_and_Rife Subject: Re: Coil machine issue--Terry Hi Terry,I've not been using the power switch on the amp at all, it is always "on." This is because I have the amp plugged into a transformer to convert 220v to 110v, as we have 220v here in China. So I use the on/off switch on the transformer. That on/off switch doesn't seem to be an issue. (I did use the power switch initially. One time it acted a little like it was a problem, so my husband said to just turn it off and on via the transformer. So I have been doing it this way for months, maybe for most of the last year.)I was referring to the amp switch on the frequency generator and the two gain knobs on the amplifier. If I have the gain knobs all the way on, and increase the amps on the frequency generator and the erratic meter readings start, typically one or both of the lights near the gain knobs will flash red. I turn the amps all the way back down and try again. Sometimes the 3rd time it will work, but there might be still a slight unsteadiness in the meter. Sometimes that doesn't work, but if I turn off the amp and the gain knobs, then increase the gain knobs and the amp, it will work. Sometimes, if I turn the amps back down and press in on the switches a bit, and try again it will work. Other times it is just fine, even when I change switches, it is nice and steady. And I am using the same 3 frequencies only right now, 2 daily and 1 every 5-7 days.Sherry>> Sherry,> > The switch that you “turn down and up a couple of times†is this the power switch? The power switch on the amplifies has been known to fail on occasion more so that the gain knobs. I don’t know if a power switch failure would cause different reactions in the two channels. That would in my thinking depend on how the switch is wired. It sounds like the problem is more likely to be in the Amp at this point but I would still open the capacitor cabinet and check connections but I would probably hold off on searching for switches. You could try using a power strip or the power cord to turn the amp on and off to see if this reduces the occurrence of the malfunction. However if the power switch is failing it could be past the point of this test creating different results.> > Terry> > From: scdlymie > Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 12:41 AM> To: mailto:Lyme_and_Rife%40yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: Coil machine issue--Terry> > > Terry, I'm still trying to test switches to try to see if one stands out as problematic. I have noticed that turning the amp switch down then back up a couple of times, on occasion will then cause it to work. Other times, after I turn the amp switch off AND turn the gain knobs off, then the gain knobs back on and the amp switch back on it will work.> > Also I have noticed that once it is working, it may work for 3-4 times with switching frequencies, before acting up again.> > Thus I'm puzzled about the switches. Should I go ahead and open up the capacitor cabinet and check all the connections but not change switches for now?> > Also the lights on the gain knobs, typically it will be the left one that acts up, flashes red, etc. more so than the right one.> > Sherry> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Hi Sherry, Is this the same transformer you have used the entire time? If so, the transformer may be going bad. It is probably the weakest link in the system. It has to do the hard work of converting the 220V to 110V. After it is converted, the amp, frequency generator and coil cabinet don't have many moving parts and last a long time. With the unpredictability of your problems, I tend to think it is not the amp, or the cabinet, but the transformer giving erratic current. Please try a different transformer and see if it fixes your problem before you dig in too deep into the electronics of your machines. Good luck! To: Lyme_and_Rife Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 8:43 PMSubject: Re: Coil machine issue--Terry Hi Terry,I've not been using the power switch on the amp at all, it is always "on." This is because I have the amp plugged into a transformer to convert 220v to 110v, as we have 220v here in China. So I use the on/off switch on the transformer. That on/off switch doesn't seem to be an issue. (I did use the power switch initially. One time it acted a little like it was a problem, so my husband said to just turn it off and on via the transformer. So I have been doing it this way for months, maybe for most of the last year.)I was referring to the amp switch on the frequency generator and the two gain knobs on the amplifier. If I have the gain knobs all the way on, and increase the amps on the frequency generator and the erratic meter readings start, typically one or both of the lights near the gain knobs will flash red. I turn the amps all the way back down and try again. Sometimes the 3rd time it will work, but there might be still a slight unsteadiness in the meter. Sometimes that doesn't work, but if I turn off the amp and the gain knobs, then increase the gain knobs and the amp, it will work. Sometimes, if I turn the amps back down and press in on the switches a bit, and try again it will work. Other times it is just fine, even when I change switches, it is nice and steady. And I am using the same 3 frequencies only right now, 2 daily and 1 every 5-7 days.Sherry>> Sherry,> > The switch that you “turn down and up a couple of times†is this the power switch? The power switch on the amplifies has been known to fail on occasion more so that the gain knobs. I don’t know if a power switch failure would cause different reactions in the two channels. That would in my thinking depend on how the switch is wired. It sounds like the problem is more likely to be in the Amp at this point but I would still open the capacitor cabinet and check connections but I would probably hold off on searching for switches. You could try using a power strip or the power cord to turn the amp on and off to see if this reduces the occurrence of the malfunction. However if the power switch is failing it could be past the point of this test creating different results.> > Terry> > From: scdlymie > Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 12:41 AM> To: mailto:Lyme_and_Rife%40yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: Coil machine issue--Terry> > > Terry, I'm still trying to test switches to try to see if one stands out as problematic. I have noticed that turning the amp switch down then back up a couple of times, on occasion will then cause it to work. Other times, after I turn the amp switch off AND turn the gain knobs off, then the gain knobs back on and the amp switch back on it will work.> > Also I have noticed that once it is working, it may work for 3-4 times with switching frequencies, before acting up again.> > Thus I'm puzzled about the switches. Should I go ahead and open up the capacitor cabinet and check all the connections but not change switches for now?> > Also the lights on the gain knobs, typically it will be the left one that acts up, flashes red, etc. more so than the right one.> > Sherry> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 & Sherry, I would have to disagree with the transformer theory. If you have access to a voltmeter that would tell you for sure. I have done a lot of work with transformers of all kinds over the last 30 years. In my experience the symptoms that you are experiencing are not typical of transformer failure. That being said by all means it would be a good idea to check voltage before changing potentiometers but my money is still on the pots being bad Terry From: Sirmon Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2012 5:11 PM To: Lyme_and_Rife Subject: Re: Re: Coil machine issue--Terry Hi Sherry, Is this the same transformer you have used the entire time? If so, the transformer may be going bad. It is probably the weakest link in the system. It has to do the hard work of converting the 220V to 110V. After it is converted, the amp, frequency generator and coil cabinet don't have many moving parts and last a long time. With the unpredictability of your problems, I tend to think it is not the amp, or the cabinet, but the transformer giving erratic current. Please try a different transformer and see if it fixes your problem before you dig in too deep into the electronics of your machines. Good luck! To: Lyme_and_Rife Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 8:43 PMSubject: Re: Coil machine issue--Terry Hi Terry,I've not been using the power switch on the amp at all, it is always "on." This is because I have the amp plugged into a transformer to convert 220v to 110v, as we have 220v here in China. So I use the on/off switch on the transformer. That on/off switch doesn't seem to be an issue. (I did use the power switch initially. One time it acted a little like it was a problem, so my husband said to just turn it off and on via the transformer. So I have been doing it this way for months, maybe for most of the last year.)I was referring to the amp switch on the frequency generator and the two gain knobs on the amplifier. If I have the gain knobs all the way on, and increase the amps on the frequency generator and the erratic meter readings start, typically one or both of the lights near the gain knobs will flash red. I turn the amps all the way back down and try again. Sometimes the 3rd time it will work, but there might be still a slight unsteadiness in the meter. Sometimes that doesn't work, but if I turn off the amp and the gain knobs, then increase the gain knobs and the amp, it will work. Sometimes, if I turn the amps back down and press in on the switches a bit, and try again it will work. Other times it is just fine, even when I change switches, it is nice and steady. And I am using the same 3 frequencies only right now, 2 daily and 1 every 5-7 days.Sherry>> Sherry,> > The switch that you “turn down and up a couple of times†is this the power switch? The power switch on the amplifies has been known to fail on occasion more so that the gain knobs. I don’t know if a power switch failure would cause different reactions in the two channels. That would in my thinking depend on how the switch is wired. It sounds like the problem is more likely to be in the Amp at this point but I would still open the capacitor cabinet and check connections but I would probably hold off on searching for switches. You could try using a power strip or the power cord to turn the amp on and off to see if this reduces the occurrence of the malfunction. However if the power switch is failing it could be past the point of this test creating different results.> > Terry> > From: scdlymie > Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 12:41 AM> To: mailto:Lyme_and_Rife%40yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: Coil machine issue--Terry> > > Terry, I'm still trying to test switches to try to see if one stands out as problematic. I have noticed that turning the amp switch down then back up a couple of times, on occasion will then cause it to work. Other times, after I turn the amp switch off AND turn the gain knobs off, then the gain knobs back on and the amp switch back on it will work.> > Also I have noticed that once it is working, it may work for 3-4 times with switching frequencies, before acting up again.> > Thus I'm puzzled about the switches. Should I go ahead and open up the capacitor cabinet and check all the connections but not change switches for now?> > Also the lights on the gain knobs, typically it will be the left one that acts up, flashes red, etc. more so than the right one.> > Sherry> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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