Varying degrees of electronic knowledge

[Electrodoc]

I've Noticed That Users of the site have varying degrees of electronic knowledge it would be helpful to know there knowledge level before answering there questions.

Then the Engineer answering the question can decide how far and how indepth to go when answering questions.

Could this question be asked in a checkbox format during the initial request for help?, then displayed in the message threads?

E.g.
My Enquiry Dosn't Require Any Knowledge.
No Knowledge.
Good Knowledge But no Practical Experience.
I Have A Meter.
I Can use a Meter & I can Test Current.
I Can Test & Recognize Components.
I Can Solder.
I Can Desolder.
I Am a T.V. Engineer Stop Asking me These Silly Questions I'm Stuck!


Could Jazz it up with Video/Picture links to :-

Safety measures
Meter usage.
Component Recognition (Pictures)
Soldering/Desoldering Tutorial (Video clip)?

Engineers could send there Soldering/safety/component clips in and then the Most clear and Laymen clips could be voted for by others and the winner wins something? Like A Portable Walrus Polishing Kit or something Equally as usefull.??
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I am going to be quite honest and to the point here.

If one doesn't at least understand Ohm's Law, then they should not be fooling with electrical or electronic repair, period.

A proper understanding of Ohm's Law is absolutely essential in this field, for consistent success.


One more thing. If you are serious about getting your TV etc.. fixed (or learning electronic troubleshooting), you will post a proper schematic diagram/s (assuming that electronic troubleshooting is required). Electronic troubleshooting is done by proving things in a certain order via schematics and equipment (equipment being usually just a VOM and an oscilloscope, and sometimes just a VOM).

[Electrodoc]

Absolutley Atom,
But I think knowing How much A User knows about electronics would allow the engineer who's helping the individual on how far to go with the repair.

For instance If the user can solder and they have an intermitent frame fault etc. Then 99 times out of 100 the user could repair the fault with guidence to where the fault Lies, especially if they can be directed to a page which shows what a dry joint looks like. and how to find the frame area.

The first thing which should be pointed out to anyone contemplating repairing there own set would be the main smoothing capacitor and the HT Stored in the CRT. and the method on how to check/discharge this voltage.

Don't you think?
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I've Got 32,000 volts stored in me, so if you ain't godda meter or you ain't godda clue.. Ask yourself this question.. Do you feel lucky.. PUNK !! Well Do Ya??

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[Donny]

Although you do have a point mainly for safety reasons I feel that people will have a go anyway especially with current low cost of equipment. Members may offer the individual advice and help and may actually avoid them personal injury or equipment destruction.
Individuals dabble at their own risk.
I am new to the forum and agree it would be good to know the knwledge of the indivdual as it would save time and avoid insulting engineers by explaining things that are not required.
On looking at some of the postings for assistance I was unsure replying as the country of origin is just as important due to the different systems and noticed this information was not obvious.

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[Donny]

I'm sure most people have knowledge of OHMS law anyway as it has been taught in schools for many years now.
The reason joe public writes in to forums such as this is because the t.v or whatever has broken down and usually requires to know EXACTLY what component to replace in order to get it working again at minimum cost and not concerned about calculations. You don't need to know OHMS LAW to replace a capacitor C314 4.7Uf, 50V but you do need to know where to obtain the correct part and fit it correctly at least.

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