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That's awesome, you're welcome! Deep cleaning with a leaf vacuum can really clean out the stove and improve performance, plus it's fun to do.

Thanks for the tip! So far at the unit that I repaired has been working well. The old Selenium rectifiers were simply riveted to the sides of the box cover as a heat sink. The new silicon rectifier is a lot more efficient, so I don't think it puts out as much heat as the old ones, and likewise I just used the enclosure and a dab of heat conductive paste to dissipate any heat. In my use, it never gets very warm.

@@Barry-Watson Point well made and taken Barry. The new rectifier is way more efficient and cooler running. Have yourself a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Peace vf

@@Barry-WatsonI like your logic Barry. The new rectifier is way more efficient and well priced. I have learned that using aluminum as a heat sink really make electronic components perform best. Peace vf 😀😀😀

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Engines only need three things to run, good spark, compression, and proper fuel mixture. I'd probably make sure that you have fresh fuel and good spark, that's an easy first step. Best wishes.

@ I appreciate the quick reply! I’ll try that out. Mower has been sitting for a while per the old owner. Thanks!

If the engine has been sitting around for a long time, my suspicions would lean towards the fuel system. You could have old fuel residue anywhere the fuel goes, the carburetor, fuel cutoff solenoid etc. I'd start by draining all of it out and flushing with fresh fuel, and anticipate that you might need to do a carburetor cleaning or overhaul and make sure you don't have any gummy fuel deposits in the system. There is a product called 'mechanic in a bottle' which is supposed to dissolve old fuel varnish deposits if they are not too severe. Dump out all the old fuel, put some fresh fuel in with this solvent, wait a couple days, and just maybe it will come to life without major disassembly,

@@Barry-Watson great! Appreciate the info, I’ll let you know how it goes!

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I would probably attach the transmitter unit to the power cable at the house, and trace from the house outward. I think that would be the easiest location where you could tap onto the cable.

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@Barry-Watson Yes, I own 12 Convoy flashlights! The best price to performance brand out there! The M21B with an XPH 70.3 HI 5000K emitter is the absolute bomb. If I could have only one flashlight, it would be it! If you decide to purchase one, let me know how you like it.

Thanks! Great tip!

To my ear, some Sennheiser models sound extra crispy (high end), the Shure Beta 57/58 have a weird midrange. These may work good for some people's vocals, but they're usually not my 1st pick.

@@Barry-Watson Indeed!. The crisper high end in their e835 models are perfect for utilizing compressor on stage when you have the presence of things like cymbals on a drum set, and reduces the need to boost 12k and 16k on the main mix just so the clarity can come through. Mixing rock and metal is where this applies more than other genres. Since I started using them, I only use Shure for their durability factor if I'm encountering people who are "rough" with their gear. Either can still be EQ'd to suit your taste, so it's really a matter of personal preference, of course. What I don't enjoy is that the spike around 5k (as opposed to higher frequencies in a Sennheiser) in a Shure is the cause of more than half of the feedback issues I ever encounter when it comes to a smaller stage area. My preference was due to overall practicality with mixing live music, and this was after over 20 years being very used to how a 57/58 sound.

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Overall, I would tend to agree. I would say that anything is better than nothing, and putting a RF choke and some MOVs across the line, like you find in most power strips can help suppress those brief transient spikes. That can't hurt. But typical power strips I don't put a whole lot of faith into for offering serious protection from line disturbances. Voltage regulator units which isolate all the equipment through a transformer take protection to a higher level, and that starts getting expensive. I think the power supply in the equipment offers a lot more filtering than typical power strips do, negating much of the necessity of the power strip. If your line voltage has really radical shifts or you take a lightening strike, I don't think anything is going to save you. But, being able to consolidate all of your power cords, and keep your wiring tidy inside of the rack is a big benefit. I also like the units that include a voltmeter, which gives me peace of mind with the power feed is at least reasonable.

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The microprocessor controlled smart chargers and the old fashioned linear power supply chargers are significantly different designs so I question the practicality of trying to convert one to another. The only real common issue that I see with modern chargers is that they won't try to charge the battery if the voltage is too low. Best wishes!

@Barry-Watson Thanks for the quick response. Well then I guess I'll keep it a smart charger then. I was hoping you'd say do this and do that and it would be done. But it's OK no worries Thanks again.

If you want a manual battery charger, they are available. I might hunt the used market for an old unit, they're usually pretty simple long lasting designs.

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I believe schematics are easily available. It's a simple linear power supply. If I was to guess, I would start checking the semiconductors like the voltage regulator ICs, or diodes.

I often charge the battery while it's still in-place attached to the car. For the best results with a pulse repair process, it may be ideal to disconnect the battery from the car.

@Barry-Watson that's what I'm thinking. Safer to just loosen the bolt and disconnect from car.

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Yes, I've had really good results with it. But, I've also had good results with the SM57 as well.

In my opinion there are better sounding mics for vocals than the shure beta 58/57 series. I like the sound on guitar, but for vocals I would choose something else, I think the SM-58/57 is a more natural sounding microphone.

@@Barry-Watson which other models?

What mic sounds great is a really subjective opinion, and you have to listen for yourself to find something that you like. My opinion is that I like the SM58, I think it's balanced and works well for most singers. I also like the SM86 which offers a lot of high end clarity without sounding strange, but is a bit more touchy when it comes to stage feedback. There are lots of good mics, I like a lot of the electrovoice ND series, the AKG D5 and C-5, and I like the Audix OM series. I'm not a big fan of the Sennheiser vocal mics, they seem too crispy to me... but this is just my taste. If you can try some of these mics and make a brief recording, then listen for yourself and choose what makes your vocals sound the way you like. Then again, a decent sound tech should be able to give you excellent results with any of these "pro" level mics. The Shure Beta 58/57 has a honky sounding midrange to me, but they do work for some folks. YMMV and Good luck!

Glad I could help! I should have mentioned Goo Gone citrus cleaner can be pretty amazing on tape residue glue. Again, I always wipe the cables down with a moist cloth afterwards to reduce any chemical residue.

I don't recall a lot of background noise. I think this unit works well for its intended purpose, which is for casual sing along parties. If you are a critical listener/audiophile I don't think you'll be content with the sound quality for serious listening because I could clearly hear the digital signal processing.

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There are other modern chargers that also offer multi stage charging. It's not just marketing hype, this charger does go through multiple different styles of charging in it's full charge cycle to restore the battery to the best condition possible. I think the NOCO chargers do something similar.

Yes, absolutely. Just be mindful of the levels, so if these are line level outputs from the L12 and you're going into a mic channel you'll need to apply the channel pad and/or turn the preamp gain down accordingly on the mixer/amp. Should work fine.

@@Barry-Watson Excellent! Got it. Thank you for the SPEEDY reply. Subbed

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Haha... that's a plan.