I have retrieved a component from a plasma TV, and I am finding it hard to locate the datasheet for it. It looks to me like a transformer, but it is not conforming to what I would expect, based on DMM readings. I may have broken it due to how I removed it. I have been out of the loop for some time (so I may have missed something really simple). Now my memory is coming back with regards to removing certain components, from boards. I remember that generally you ADD more solder, rather than removing it (for example a solder-sucker).
I should have done that with this component. I have removed a load of really good quality capacitors easily now, due to that method. I wish I had have done that with this component, but I did not.
What looks like the primary coil is giving what is expected, low ohms. The top side of the component gives no ohm reading at all (second image, top side). It is open circuit. Nothing!
It does not seem that I broke it, but my recent experience, and remembrance is lacking. Maybe it is not what I think it is. It literally just looks like a step down transformer, but the readings are not right.
Lol, no it is OK. It looks like I have not damaged it. I noticed one pin on what I believe is the secondary was a "little" longer, indicating it could have been pulled. It should not have damaged it thought (based on design of it). I have to admit that, in my experience I have never EVER actually wired up a transformer, of ANY kind (even though my apprenticeship/ college studies should have included it).
I have tested them multiple times, with DMMs (industrial experience). However they really are extremely reliable, if my experience serves me correctly.
Oh, that quote I do not know! What is that exactly? I just googled it and it did not present much info. Is that 100% spelt correctly? Or could it be a typo? I have something coming up on a search about "Karcher".
I know nothing about plasma TVs. I am fairly certain that all modern TVs will be nothing like the old TVs that "upped" voltage. I am pretty certain that all the modern TVs will "down" voltages. The old CRT TVs were seriously dangerous due to the massive voltages created due to "upping".
It seems both sides have the same wire thickness. So both sides can take the same current. Probabably around 1 to 2 amp. And thus both would have the same voltage if the other side were the secondary winding...
Oh lol, no problem. It was a typo then but not what I thought. The Karcher is more in tune with heating devices. No problem, typos happens
I think the secondary should still read a relatively low resistance, if I am configuring it right in my mind. The secondary should still be reading something, in other words.
If I have not broken it, it is likely it is just something, I do not understand, to be honest.
My question was: is what you think is the secondary side connected to the primary side...
The thickness of the wires indicates that the resistances should be low...
And it is also not easy to break those by accident...
Burning would require a pretty big current (like 10 amps for several seconds).
That is the exact circuit board! Considering that price I was justified in butchering the circuit for parts. I am just a crazy electronics guy looking for bits and pieces for projects.
So many lovely bits and pieces to play with
I have ripped the board to pieces now for what it has got on it. I worked out that so many bits had so much value for crazy projects. As soon as I opened up the back of the plasma TV I drooled lol.
Yes, exactly build_1971. I pretty much worked out it was very unlikely I had destroyed that component. I was hoping to work out, at least, what that transformer "type" component was. I am still unsure, but maybe I will work out what it is exactly. Maybe I should contact Panasonic directly
I guess that is a reference to it producing so much heat it can be a heater lol. I prefer fan heaters personally. I ripped all the main boards from it because I loved the look of all the bits, transistors and all.
I'm having a lot of fun with the bits I pulled off it. The plasma TV, as best I know was toast, to be honest. But, my goodness, that thing is super heavy. Serious hazard to health lifting it, without breaking your back, or something else!
I just put 4 screws back on each corner and left it out there. If anyone tries to power it up, they won't even find a place to put the power cable, because I ripped that out too
Lol, my computer has a 750w PSU connected to it. I was thinking, "man... if that thing is working at full power it is the same heat as my 750w fan heater! Who needs a fan-heater??"
I am pretty certain I won't run it at that power considering I like the old legacy games. The joy of knowing the ohm's law/ power equation comes in handy.
