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Re: [OM] T-28 problem? Help needed

Subject: Re: [OM] T-28 problem? Help needed
From: "Tom Scales" <tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 06:24:48 -0500
Andrew,

Do you have access to another T-Power controller?  That would narrow the
problem down.  Don't know where you live, but perhaps a nearby listmember.

Tom

> Hi folks -
>
> I just received a T-28 twin flash as part of a lot, most of which I
wanted,
> including the T-28. I'm having a problem with it. It could be my problem
of
> the equipment's.
>
> Whether on camera (4T) or off (using Test button) I can't get the left
flash
> to fire.
>  - With the selector on R, the right flash fires
>  - With the selector on L or L+R, there is no flash from either
>
> When the right flash fires, the unit takes about 8 seconds to charge back
up
> again, which is a bit slow but perhaps not abnormal for this unit. When
> there is no flash the charge light comes back on immediately.
>
> Also, when there is "no flash" I can see a very, very faint flash, usually
> in both flashes but occasionally perhaps in only one. The auto check light
> shows no activity.
>
> All functions with the 4T on auto appear to be OK, including over, under,
> the auto check flickering and the VF indicator blinking.
>
> I used both fresh Duracells marked "MAR 2009" and alkaline rechargeables
for
> the tests. Same results.
>
> One other odd thing: Duracells seem to be a tight fit, and I can't get a
> Duracell into the rightmost battery slot (enough to close the cover, it
does
> make contact). My alkaline rechargeables are OK (they are 0.3mm shorter).
> Haven't tried any other types yet.
>
> The fact that the right flash doesn't fire on L+R leads me to suspect the
> switch/contacts. I unplugged the connector - everything seemed clean and
OK,
> but there isn't much to see. The very faint flash seems as though it could
> be due to electrical leakage at the switch.
>
> BTW, the seller strikes me as honest and the parcel was well packed.
>
> Any ideas? I RTFF'd and got no hits. I have to sort this out fairly
quickly.
>
> Many thanks,
> Andrew
>
>
>



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