On 23 Jul 2005 08:03:20 -0700, wrote:

The invoice would read:
Troubleshoot tv power and deflection systems for possible cause of open
fuse. Inspected for signs of power surge arcing in the line feed
section of the power supply. Perform standby and run current draw
checks on tv set. Perform all safety checks including leakage, signs
of excessive heating of components after extended test run. Replaced
fuse with proper type and rating.
Intermediate labor rate (not minimum, not maximum) plus the fuse.

Since this equipment was always set up on the bench and the safety and
leakage tests were always performed, it really did not take that much
tech time to do the job. Most of the 'bench' time was to let the tv
run four a few hours after replacing the fuse, and leaving out to turn
it on cold a few times before buttoning it up.

Right on, David...no way anyone could successfully challenge that in
court, but...in TV-land, where they cut what they want, and leave in
what they want, it could require escalation. :-)

Tom