Hello All,

And a follow up on this post, what is the part number for the wire connection for the bulbs...  I just broke one, but I used the "nibs" get it connected.

Thanks,
Bill Anderson




---- Original message ----
>Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 09:25:32 -0400
>From: Bernie Genna <[log in to unmask]>  
>Subject: heater connection in Delta XL  
>To: [log in to unmask]
>
>Hello,
>
>     Here's a problem we've been having with our Delta XL for years that I
>KNOW others have had as well.
>
>    Inside the source of the instrument there are two 'light bulb/heaters'
>that are used to drive off water in the source. The light bulbs are
>connected by tiny connectors that are very fragile and have a tendency
>to slip off or even break if the light bulbs are not connected exactly
>right. These connectors usually only last thru 2-3 light bulb changes
>before they become unusable. Of course, if the clips need to be
>replaced, we have to buy the entire heater assembly from Thermo, and
>replace the entire thing (not an easy task).
>    My question is this: How have other list members dealt with this
>problem? Is there an easier way to replace the heater bulbs without
>all the fuss and muss?
>
>Let me know.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Bernie Genna
>NCSU
W.T. Anderson, Ph.D.
Assoc. Prof.
Earth Sci./SERC
FIU

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