Repairing Your Model Train Transformers

A common issue with model trains over time is the malfunctioning of a transformer. When trains sit for a long period of time without use they will go bad. So what do you do when this happens? You can either pay someone to fix yours or you can spend your hard earned money to buy another one. If neither of these choices appeal to you then maybe you should consider fixing it for yourself. It will only cost you a little bit of money and use a little patience as well. Soon you will be able to say that you are able to fix them yourself.

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You will have to get a few supplies together before you get started. You will most likely need each of these in the course of your model railroading hobby anyway so it is a good idea to go ahead and put them aside just for that purpose. You will need some tweezers, a pair of wire strippers, spare wire of different gauges, some oxidation remover, screwdrivers, solder, and a soldering gun.

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Once you have your tools you are ready to determine exactly what your transformer needs in the way of repair. Carefully plug in your transformer and see if you hear any noise coming from either it or your model train. If you can hear noise coming from the transformer and not the train then most likely the contacts on the track will need to be cleaned well.

Once you have done this try running your train once again. If it works then you will know that you have successfully solved your issue. SAFETY ISSUE: Do NOT handle the interior of the transformer unless it has been fully discharged. This can lead to sickness or even injury. The next step involves opening the case of your transformer and examining the interior. If you are an adolescent then get your parent to help you with this step.

If the transformer itself appears dead then you will need to unplug it and get inside the case. Take the appropriate screwdriver and carefully open the case being careful not to touch your screwdriver to any parts inside the transformer itself. While you are doing this you must make sure that you are well grounded just in case of accidental discharge.

Check for burnt, loose, frayed or missing wires. Also make sure there is no oxidation on them as well. Corrosion can be a huge factor in malfunctioning electronics. Any that have gone bad will need to be replaced. If any are just loose then you can use your soldering gun to reattach them.

Any oxidized wires can be removed safely with the soldering iron. You also need to make sure that you remove any extra solder from the wires. Once you have done this then you are ready to remove the oxidation. Dip the ends of the wires into your oxidation remover and let it dissolve the oxidation completely. Make sure that you allow them to air dry and then you can safely reattach them with your soldering gun once more.

Close your transformer back up once you have replaced everything and cleaned it up. You are now ready for another test run. Check your AC/DC output and see if you are getting a proper output. If it is low or non-existant then you should try replacing the plug itself. If this still does not work then you will have to buy another transformer for your model train.

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Xbox 360 Rrod Repair

If we have recently noticed three red light flashing on your xbox screen, your xbox 360 is having the problem of xbox 360 rrod or red ring of death and you immediately need to fix it to avoid further damage to your gaming console. Microsoft has accepted a large number of xbox 360 can have red ring of death or xbox 360 rrod problems and you can identify it by observing one or more problems as given below especially if you didn't notice the three red lights on earlier occasions.

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o If you observe a disc unreadable or disc error problem

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o If you observe your xbox 360 suddenly freezes or crashes

o If you observe any strange or abnormal sound from inside of your gaming console

o If your system suddenly fails and you are unable to play the game on it.

Causes of Xbox 360 RROD problems

Overheating of the consoles generally causes Xbox 360 rrod problems and if you continue play games for long hours, the temperature inside the console reaches beyond 100 degree centigrade and at such high temperature, the soldering used for joining the electrical wires get melted. To avoid this problem, keep your console at an open space and if required it can be air cooled from outside by a fan.

Xbox 360 rrod repair yourself

Actually if your xbox 360 is under warranty, you should send it to Microsoft for rrod repair, however if the warranty is over, it is better to repair it yourself. You need not to be an engineer or technician, if you simply can follow the audio-video instructions and can understand English well, you can do the job yourself. Xbox 360 rrod repair is quite easy and you will be doing soldering work for fixing the problem, which is quite easy and simple. So, instead of sending the console to Microsoft for repair, using a guide or ebook, you can fix xbox 360 rrod problems yourself.

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The Perfect 90 Day Weight Loss Plan

If you had 90 days to lose as much weight as you possible could what would you do? Something tells me that you would probably try to run every day for 90 days. This is the mentality that most people have when it comes to losing weight. In high school I had a coach that would run with the baseball team everyday. That coach was a chubby guy and could out run even the healthiest kid. Throughout the course of training season that coach did not lose any weight. When it comes to losing weight there are a lot of things to consider other than just running.

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For your 90 day plan you want to focus on three things. You need to have a cardio workout, strength training workout, and a healthy diet. In order for this to work you need to have a strict attitude.

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Your cardio sessions have to be intervals. Intervals target your belly and they keep your metabolism up all day long. The best way to do interval sessions is on a treadmill because you have the ability to monitor your speed and time. For a complete interval workout you must do at least six intervals and do not forget to add a warm-up and cool down. For your strength training you want to do super-set workouts because they are fast and easy to do. You can complete a whole super-set workout in 20 minutes. The best way to set up your sets is by pairing up lower body exercises with upper body exercises. By doing this your body will burn calories and build muscle fast.

The most important part of any workout program is the eating plan. What you eat can either give you amazing results or hinder your hard work. When choosing your food you should always get lean proteins and green vegetables such as asparagus. The healthier you eat the faster you will lose weight and the leaner you will be by the end of the 90 days.

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Red Lights on Xbox 360 and Freezing - What Causes This?

If you have got red light problems on your Xbox 360 or freezing and other similar problems then this article will tell you what causes this and how you can try to minimize the problems.

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The first thing you should know is why these problems happen and is down to overheating. As the Xbox 360 heats up the soldering does become loose and then it can cause freeze ups while you are playing your games. If the problem continues the soldering can snap off and that is when you get the red lights problem.

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So what can you do to try and prevent them?

Well the first thing that you can try is turning off your Xbox and unplugging everything including the hard drive and then they plugging it back in as sometimes the bad data on the hard drive can causes the problem.

The other thing you can try if this does not work for you is getting the power brick and standing it up off the floor as it will be able to pump out more air this way and sometimes the problems can be caused by the power brick overheating and not the Xbox 360.

Lastly if the 2 tips above fail then you should try and get some extra cooling and the best way to do this is get one of the fans that plug into the back of the Xbox, as if you think it only has 2 fans and a heat sink and personally I find the additional cooling helps!

If all else fails then you should ring up Microsoft customer support and let them know what problem you are having and they will arrange for your Xbox to be picked up and it will be serviced. The only problem with this option is the wait and it can take about 6 weeks to get your console back doing it this way.

I hope this article has given you some idea of what causes the red lights on the Xbox 360 and how you can go about fixing it as fast as possible.

Good Luck!

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The Perfect 12 Week Diet and Exercise Program

To tell you the truth there are many different diet and exercise programs out there that do work but they are not right for everyone. If you want to get fit and lean in 12 weeks then you need a program that is going to deliver fast results. The fastest way to lose weight in 12 weeks is to combine a healthy diet with a quality workout program.

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Strength training must always be part of any exercise program. People do not realize how important muscle is. Without muscle your body would have no shape and definition. Muscle is what gives those magazine models an attractive physique. The great thing about muscle is that it helps your body burn fat even while your sleep. It turns your body into a fat burning machine.

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Apart from strength training you also want to have a cardio workout so that your body develops endurance. The best cardio exercise is interval training because it helps shed belly fat. Intervals will carve out the six pack that rests beneath your belly fat. The cool thing about intervals is that they only take about 20 minutes to do.

The most important thing to any weight loss program is having a healthy eating plan. It is said that 70 percent of your weight loss is due to your diet and the other 30 is due to your exercise effort. So if you want fast results then you must start to make wiser choices in the grocery store and in the restaurants. If you learn to develop healthy eating habits and maintain a consistent exercise schedule then a flat stomach should be no problem.

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Dremel 1550 Versatip Tool Kit Multipurpose tool for woodburning, soldering, hot knife cutting of styrofoam and plastics, cutting and fusing rope. By simply switching tips, the tool can be used for wood burning, leather crafting, stencil cutting, soldering, or hot-knife cutting of foam, plastics and rope. Dremel 1550 Versatip Tool Kit Features: Maximum tip temperature of 1,050 F for fast, dark and safe burning Six replaceable, interchangeable design tips for maximum versatility Short shaft length provides excellent control of tip Ergonomic, stay-cool design for control and comfort Tool stand protects tool from marking work surface Features a high-efficiency bronze core heating element that heats quickly, storage tube and tool stand VersaTip Multipurpose Tool Tool Stand Convenient Tip Storage Tube 471 General Purpose Tip 473 Script Tip 474 Fine Cutting Tip 499 Hot Knife Tip 470 Soldering Tip Two year warranty

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