[GreenKeys] Teletype M32 clicking... not printing

[John W9DDD]

"Spring" indicates slow blow.  Seems strange that if you left it running it would blow.   Does your system stop motor if no activity?  I would expect fuse opening up to only occur during motor start.  

John, W9DDD


> On Dec 24, 2022, at 12:26 PM, Andy KN4UCL <kn4ucl at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Yep there's a 2A 125V fuse that is definitely shot. I did rotate the motor (clockwise) and it seems to turn freely.  This particular fuse has a spring inside it... presumably this would not be safely replaced with one of my Aliexpress cheapo fuses....  
> 
>> On Sat, Dec 24, 2022 at 12:43 PM John W9DDD <w9ddd at tapr.org> wrote:
>> Of course if it's a blown fuse there are things to check before just sticking a new one in.  If it were a 28 I'd be going to the motor fan to see if things turn freely.  I'm not sure what the 32 equivalent would be.
>> 
>> John, W9DDD
>> 
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>>> On Dec 24, 2022, at 11:12 AM, John W9DDD <w9ddd at tapr.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> That was my guess as well.
>>> 
>>> John, W9DDD
>>> 
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>>>> On Dec 24, 2022, at 11:09 AM, W2HX <w2hx at w2hx.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Sounds like my M28 when I run the selector magnets with a loop signal but forget to turn on the AC power on the teletype. Maybe a fuse?
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>>>> 73 Eugene W2HX
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>>>> From: greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net <greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Andy KN4UCL
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2022 11:27 AM
>>>> To: Greenkeys <Greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
>>>> Subject: [GreenKeys] Teletype M32 clicking... not printing
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>> Seasonal greetings folks  🎄🎉🍻
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>> I was merrily receiving news tweets on the i-Telex system last night but come this morning - only clicking noises!  I have a thrilling video of this for you:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13EzpuWHSEE
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>>>> As usual, any guidance appreciated!
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>>>> cheers
>>>> 
>>>> Andy
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