At 09:03 PM 3/27/97 -0800, you wrote:
>I've noticed that some are having long erase times with their PICs. I've
>always had great luck with the DATARASE II ultraviolet device eraser. One of
>its strong suits is that the UV lamp sits very close to the quartz window of
>the device which quickens the erasing process.
>
>If you have the $39.99 DATARASE II ultraviolet device eraser, read on:
>

I've got one of these.  To erase a 16c73a unit takes me approximately 12
minutes.  Its inconvenient because the built in timer only is adjustable
from 2 to 8 minutes.  So I have to run 1.5 cycles to fully erase.

>2)  The second mod involves tampering with the internal electronics to
>increase the power output to the UV lamp. The only reason I performed this
>mod was because the DATARASE II manual says that the UV lamp is operated at
>half its rated wattage.  The wattage on the bulb is 4 watts, so they are only
>running the lamp at 2 watts.  My idea was to push the lamp close to 4 watts,
>but definitely not more. Remember, more wattage=more light and
>*MORE* heat.
>
What exactly was your modification?  I'm interested in applying it to my unit.

--Anil