PeterD wrote in
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On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:45:42 +0000 (UTC), bz
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"jimhigh66" wrote in
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Tnx all. The surge was a overvoltage surge (I had several wall
transformers burn-out on other equipment). Tnx for the warnings -- I
do have a bench isolation transformer. I may just try replacing the
82 ufd capacitor and see if that fixes it. If not it can be added to
the pile of defective VCRs (I've never had one that lasted even with
limited use! ) and I'll try to find a like-new replacement (I'd really
like to advoid the combination units). Jim H.


The power company should pay for replacements or your homeowner's
insurance.

Power company possibly, if they were at fault (i.e. not lightning, act
of god, car crashing into a pole, etc.) Homeowner's insurance is
useless because of deductables.

If it came in on the power line, the power companies insurance may still
cover it.

Check the policy. The deductable may not apply to Personal property damaged
by lightning or a power surge. You need to read your policy carefully.




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