[Amps] SB-220 no HV

[Gudguyham at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/10/04 01:09:53 AM Eastern Standard Time, rlake at ne.rr.com 
writes:


> Hi all....went to use the SB220 after quite some time this past weekend and
> found that when I turned it on the lights would come on but the step-start
> would not click on until after aprox. 3-4 minutes or so. At which time the
> meter lights increase in brightness, like normal, but I have no HV....only
> abt a 100w out....almost seems as if the HV caps are not charging up, but I
> really do not know.
> Any thoughts?
> 

You supply every little information to make  diagnosis, however, I think 
perhaps you have a problem with the line voltage getting to the power transformer 
from the "step start" relay.  There are numerous reasons why you may not have 
HV, but I am suspect that your step start relay maybe the problem.  I would 
FIRST make sure that you have line voltage at the points where the HV 
transformer come in to play.  If you have your line voltage there, then you must go on 
to the next thing, which could be a few more problems.  One thing at a time.  
Keep us posted. 73 Louie