Michael J. Ghormley wrote:
>
> Ry Lato wrote:
> >
> > I have a DataErase II EEPROM Eraser that I bought from Digikey about 3
> > years ago. It has a timer and usually takes almost 1/2hour to erase
> > a PIC16C74 or PIC16C77. I thinks its time to step up to a more powerfull
> > eraser. I would like to spend around $100. Is it possible to get a more
> > effective eraser at that price? If so, please name brands and sources.
> > Recommendations from experience would be appreciated.
>
> My Datarase II is pretty old too, but I erase `74JW's in about 6-10 minutes.
>
> My suggestion would be to clean the tube with isopropryl alcohol (tube OFF and
> cool, naturally) and see if that makes a difference.
>
> If that fails, then I would then think about a replacement tube not a new unit
.
>
> Just my two pence,
>
> Michael

  My first DataRase II decided to get sick (it got nice 'n hot - to the
point of melting the plastic casing, and it wasn't erasing chips worth
anything.)  Walling Co., the manufacturer, repairs these free for the
first 6 months, then just for a tiny fee ($9.50 plus $3 S&H) - so my
suggestion is, if cleaning your tube doesn't do it, call them at
800-338-9813, they'll have good ideas, or will suggest returning the
unit.

  $12.50 for an "as-new" unit is going to beat the price of any other
unit on the market <G>

  I like Walling, they're a decent company.  Though my DataRase II's
don't have timers, that's the III model I thought?  <G>  I got a second
one, so I can erase many /JW parts at once (I expect to make lots of
errors, and I'm a perfectionist <G>)

  Mark