BK Precision, good customer service - Page 1
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author: MikeK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2012, 08:19:05 pm
content: I recently picked up a BK Precision model 1670 power supply at an estate auction (only $10!).I couldn't find a schematic online, so I emailed BK. Two days later they sent me the PDF, even though this model has been discontinued for ten years. Very nice!Schematic attached.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2012, 09:09:46 pm
content: Good job. Estate auctions often have the best deals, morbidness aside. The biggest windfalls are when hams pass away, aka silent keys, and there can be had many good buys.

author: metalphreak
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 23, 2012, 09:55:59 am
content: That looks exactly like the one dick smith was clearing out at $50 (bargain!). $10 is even betterMight be nice if you could post the schematic/manual PDFs as I'm sure there are people on here with that same unit

author: MikeK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 23, 2012, 01:36:17 pm
content: Okay, I attached the schematic to the original message.

author: MikeK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 23, 2012, 03:14:19 pm
content: Quote from: saturation on June 22, 2012, 09:09:46 pmYou don't want to know what I passed on. A Metcal MX500 hot air system. LPKF ProMat S62 PCB machine. Craftsman 17" industrial drill press. All nearly free, but my place is already a huge mess.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 23, 2012, 03:34:53 pm
content: Yes, ouch, sounds like the estate was from a ham, or an EE. From my limited experience, the equipment most often gets to someone who can put it to good use, which I think the silent key would have wanted, better than scrapped for parts.Since the gear you listed is very unlikely to be found together plus 'estate sale' googling the sale won't be hard to identify. I located this in PA, it reads like the same thing:"ESTATE SALE...SAT 6-2-12..142 Horseshoe Dr ..8am-3pmSaturday June 2, 2012Saturday..June 2nd..8am-3pm..142 Horseshoe Dr., Freeport, 15229.. This is amazing!! Half the house was a Microsoft computer business and everything from the business goes including household items!! tools,17in industrial craftman floor drill press, delux spot sprayer power washer, 10in table saw, 6 1/8 jointer/planer, 2-gun carry cases (hard & soft), new oak table (still in wrapping), tuff box truck bed tool box (LARGE), computer/electronic spools of wiring (various gauges), office shelving, computer aided pro type laser printer/engraver to make PCB's, LPKF promat S62 multi press II w/computer system, starwars magazines, bobble head figures, tools & various hand & power tools, mechanic's creepers, croquet set, light manufacture work bench & cubical desks/dividers/ & set-ups, large humidefier, mini drill press, various electrical equipment & power supplies, all computer items from, keyboards/mouse/wires/stands/etc..,kitchen items, plateware, 20qt roaster, gazelle exercise machine, laptop & brief cases,bose marine speaker system, work horses, small apliances, memorex power center, antique het lamp-copper, SELSI 0-60 field spotting scope,kenwood/sony/JVC stero sets, picnic sets, RECORDS 960's-70's-80's-folk-international & more, rhino Pro 5000 label maker, dremel multi pro moto tool, banquet tables, office chairs X20, filing cabinets-all kinds, HP logic analyzer, wavetek 2mhz generator & 50 mhz generator, delux hand nibbling/splicer/stripper tools, desk top magnifiying lamp, tektronix TDS 2024 four channel OSCILLOSCOPE,solder machine-small portable, Zephyrtronics airmill auto dispensing system, cordless drill saw-12V, metcel MX500 system, tabletop ! drill pr ess moto tool, CD storage units, old golf clubs, extech DC regulated power supply, x-mas & halloween decorations (NICE), Delunghi healthy grill, small office various supplies, step-up & down transformer phillmore, chimmery for outside, 3pc wall unit for office or in house, turn table-technics quartz direct drive, misc household items, COMPLETE set LENOX DINNERWARE-moonspoon set for 12PP, porcelin and glass figures,water dispenser w/fridg on bottom both hot & cold, BEAUTIFUL HEAVY stemware and glass ware -crystal, MICROTOUCH IBD smart board dry erase, various dry erase boards and sizes, BOAT TABLE for office or board room,-seta 6-8pp, case new coca cola glasses, floral arragements, MATCHBOXES with packaging, LIONEL TRAINS-cars in boxes /track accessories /etc..,floor trees, electronic storag/shipping containers, chainsaw, rotor x2, sander w/bag, hand drill, luggage, 6ft greenery wreath, 12 ft garland, emerson model 5 flute-mint in case, typewriter, every type of office equipment and needs you could imagine,...THERE IS STILL SOOOOO MUCH MORE...to much to list...SEE YOU THERE..WESTERN PA ESTATE LIQUIDATORS "Quote from: MikeK on June 23, 2012, 03:14:19 pm

author: jbboyd
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 09, 2024, 01:36:40 am
content: Thanks for the schematic from 2024! Just fixed my bkprecision 1670 that had a failed diode shorting it out.