Dear Richard,
My transformer was manufactured by ACME electronic. Usually this type of transformer, works hot due to saturated core,” but not super hot”.
As you reported, I suspect that the cap. is leaking, it's worth a look, even due to aging. I recommend use of capacitors in parallel, at least 3 for splitting the current (1Kvolt rated), 3 x 470nF, works fine in mine.
I got my 190A via ebay in hong kong two months ago, and after about 20 min. turned on, the pilot lamp extinguished and the equipment comes down.
Now, its ok.

Greetings !

Renan – PP7HP
Maceió , Brazil

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Hi everyone, I am looking for a VR-300 ,( 95 - 130
volts,
60Hz Voltage
Stibilizer ) used In BOONTON Q Meter 190A. Please, If
available, let me
know the value. Thank you in advance!
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I would like to thank all ones that added valuable
informations
concerning to these wonders of electronics, developed in
a
part of time
where art merges with the knowledge.
With respect to the voltage stabilizer used in 190A, q
meter, which
I cited earlier in this topic, I decided to open it, it
was not
difficult as it sounds! wrapped in a black sealant (
asphalt derived) I
found a transformer with reactor coupled to it and a
large
oil capacitor
(1.75 Uf / 660 vac, Aerovox) the capacitor was swollen
and
in short
circuit , as was expected because age. I replaced it by
4x
470uF /
630volts, polyester metallized,When I turned on the
electric supply
114volts 60Hertz , the output was 127 volts, I have found
information
about this type of transformer in the excellent book
(Transforming and
Inductor Design Handbook by Colonel Wm. T. McLyman)
recalculated the
capacitor based on the measured voltages, found 1.58 Uf,
then removed
one , leaving a capacitor of approximately 1.41Uf ( 3x
470
Uf ), the
output is now 116 volts.
The Q meter is running ok , I hope to get a standard coil
to check
it.

Renan
PP7HP
Maceió - AL , Brazil
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Who made the transformer in your 190? I have a 190
where the transformer runs hot. It may be that the cap is
getting leaky. It still regulates at the right voltage
but
is very hot.


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Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles
WB6KBL
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Dear Richard,
My transformer was manufactured by ACME electronic.
Usually this
type of transformer, works hot due to saturated core,” but
not super
hot”.
As you reported, I suspect that the cap. is leaking, it's
worth a
look, even due to aging. I recommend use of capacitors in
parallel, at
least 3 for splitting the current (1Kvolt rated), 3 x
470nF, works fine
in mine.
I got my 190A via ebay in hong kong two months ago, and
after about
20 min. turned on, the pilot lamp extinguished and the
equipment comes
down.
Now, its ok.

Greetings !

Renan – PP7HP
Maceió , Brazil

Thanks Renan, I don't remember who made the transformer
in my 190A. I will have a look and see about getting into
it. It gets hot enough to melt the potting material. The
transformer in my 260A Q-Meter is cool to the touch even
after its been running for an extended time which makes me
thing this one should be the same.


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Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles
WB6KBL