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Bottlehead Kits => Crack => Topic started by: LuckyGus on June 09, 2015, 07:18:50 PM

Title: Left RCA Jack Resistance Check [resolved]
Post by: LuckyGus on June 09, 2015, 07:18:50 PM

Hello,

First-time builder here. Almost done with resistance verification. While my Right RCA Jack center line reads ~90K ohms, my Left RCA Jack center line reads 0 ohms. Ground lug for both RCA jacks measures 0 ohms. All other resistances are correct. What do you think I should do? Get a new jack from RadioShack or something, and then resolder? Here's a photo of the jack. I've tried using a desoldering pump, but what you see is about as good as I can get.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Left RCA Jack Resistance Check
Post by: Paul Birkeland on June 09, 2015, 07:44:23 PM

Yeah, that's hosed.  You might be able to scrape out more solder with a metal pick, give it a try.

You can also purchase a new jack from [email protected].  Be sure to include your name, that you ordered a Crack, and a photo of your jacks (we switched somewhat recently to a different jack, but still have some of the old ones).

-PB

Title: Re: Left RCA Jack Resistance Check
Post by: LuckyGus on June 10, 2015, 04:12:24 AM

Thanks!

In the meantime, would it still be safe for me to start performing voltage checks?

Title: Re: Left RCA Jack Resistance Check
Post by: Paul Birkeland on June 10, 2015, 05:50:28 AM

I wouldn't really recommend doing that.

-PB