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Heathkit Weather Computer Model ID 5001C
My weather station has been fully functional for many years, but the
wind direction and velocity has stopped working. I suspect one or more of the IR diodes and/or the photo transistors have failed. I have been unable to locate replacement parts or to cross-reference the original part numbers. The diodes are TIL-32 and the transistors are TIL-78. I would appreciate any information on where I might find these parts or where I might cross- reference them to an available substitute. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds to this request. |
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Heathkit Weather Computer Model ID 5001C
"Joe in Tennessee" wrote in message oups.com... My weather station has been fully functional for many years, but the wind direction and velocity has stopped working. I suspect one or more of the IR diodes and/or the photo transistors have failed. I have been unable to locate replacement parts or to cross-reference the original part numbers. The diodes are TIL-32 and the transistors are TIL-78. I would appreciate any information on where I might find these parts or where I might cross- reference them to an available substitute. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds to this request. Have you tried the Heath lists? They usually can help. I know someone makes parts for these including the computer. |
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Heathkit Weather Computer Model ID 5001C
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in Tennessee" wrote: My weather station has been fully functional for many years, but the wind direction and velocity has stopped working. I suspect one or more of the IR diodes and/or the photo transistors have failed. I have been unable to locate replacement parts or to cross-reference the original part numbers. The diodes are TIL-32 and the transistors are TIL-78. I would appreciate any information on where I might find these parts or where I might cross- reference them to an available substitute. Joe- These numbers appear to be from Texas Instruments. The best Heath cross-reference I've come across is at http://www.d8apro.com/heath3.htm listed by the Heath part number. Have you tried contacting Heath? They are still there, just in the educational equipment business. I've heard they still have some parts. http://www.heathkit.com/ There is an 800 number listed on their web site. Fred |
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Heathkit Weather Computer Model ID 5001C
Joe in Tennessee wrote:
My weather station has been fully functional for many years, but the wind direction and velocity has stopped working. I suspect one or more of the IR diodes and/or the photo transistors have failed. I have been unable to locate replacement parts or to cross-reference the original part numbers. The diodes are TIL-32 and the transistors are TIL-78. I would appreciate any information on where I might find these parts or where I might cross- reference them to an available substitute. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds to this request. go to Heathkit.com they are still there and can help you out |
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Heathkit Weather Computer Model ID 5001C
"Joe in Tennessee" wrote in message
oups.com... My weather station has been fully functional for many years, but the wind direction and velocity has stopped working. I suspect one or more of the IR diodes and/or the photo transistors have failed. I have been unable to locate replacement parts or to cross-reference the original part numbers. The diodes are TIL-32 and the transistors are TIL-78. I would appreciate any information on where I might find these parts or where I might cross- reference them to an available substitute. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds to this request. Joe - There are active Heath WX station groups on the Internet. This is a common part failure - IF you have had a nearby lightning strike - not necessarily direct (surge alone). PLEASE bookmark the following information in your computer's browser for future reference ! The ID-5001 WX station is actually still made and supported by Forecast Technologies Forecast Technologies 29119 Monterey Ct. Santa Nella, CA. 95322 http://www.webbcon.com/forecasttech/products.html [ID-5001 Weather Computer] 865.983.0691 You can order that exact part (and any other repair part that you may need) from Forecast Technologies (current mfg. and support for the 5001) http://www.webbcon.com/forecasttech/parts.html Any of the standard large parts mail-order houses should this part or a cross reference in stock Mouser http://www.mouser.com/index.cfm?handler=home DigiKey http://www.digikey.com/ Allied Electronics http://www.alliedelec.com/ Newark / InOne http://www.newark.com/ --- w9gb |
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Heathkit Weather Computer Model ID 5001C
"Joe in Tennessee" wrote in message
oups.com... My weather station has been fully functional for many years, but the wind direction and velocity has stopped working. I suspect one or more of the IR diodes and/or the photo transistors have failed. I have been unable to locate replacement parts or to cross-reference the original part numbers. The diodes are TIL-32 and the transistors are TIL-78. I would appreciate any information on where I might find these parts or where I might cross- reference them to an available substitute. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds to this request. http://www.webbcon.com/forecasttech/parts.html 412-635 LED, infrared, TIL32 417-919 Phototransistor, infrared, TIL78 |
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Heathkit Weather Computer Model ID 5001C
On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 15:37:41 -0500, w9gb wrote:
"Joe in Tennessee" wrote in message oups.com... My weather station has been fully functional for many years, but the wind direction and velocity has stopped working. I suspect one or more of the IR diodes and/or the photo transistors have failed. I have been unable to locate replacement parts or to cross-reference the original part numbers. The diodes are TIL-32 and the transistors are TIL-78. I would appreciate any information on where I might find these parts or where I might cross- reference them to an available substitute. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds to this request. Joe - There are active Heath WX station groups on the Internet. This is a common part failure - IF you have had a nearby lightning strike - not necessarily direct (surge alone). PLEASE bookmark the following information in your computer's browser for future reference ! The ID-5001 WX station is actually still made and supported by Forecast Technologies Forecast Technologies 29119 Monterey Ct. Santa Nella, CA. 95322 http://www.webbcon.com/forecasttech/products.html [ID-5001 Weather Computer] 865.983.0691 You can order that exact part (and any other repair part that you may need) from Forecast Technologies (current mfg. and support for the 5001) http://www.webbcon.com/forecasttech/parts.html Any of the standard large parts mail-order houses should this part or a cross reference in stock Mouser http://www.mouser.com/index.cfm?handler=home DigiKey http://www.digikey.com/ Allied Electronics http://www.alliedelec.com/ Newark / InOne http://www.newark.com/ --- w9gb -- Marvin L Jones | jonz | W3DHJ | linux 38.24N 104.55W | @ config.com | Jonesy | OS/2 *** Killfiling google posts: http//jonz.net/ng.htm |
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