I have the tc 201 t and it has heating problems...it is either real slow or will not heat at all. I have changed the Pencil (with a friends)and it works so I assume the problem is with the pencil.

Do you regularly clean and oil it, and use quality sewing machine oil? It sounds as though you might have sticky oil that needs cleaning out. If you know a friendly sewing machine repair person, see if they can clean it for you.
Try not to use it until this is resolved because you could be causing damage. Good luck!

rest easy, its not a real problem most cars overheat to some degre in slow trafic espcialy on a hot day

This sounds like a problem with the oven thermostat. If a slow heating problem is reported the element can be the problem sometimes but generally it would be the thermostat which has complete control over the elements heating cycles. It sounds like you may need the thermostat replaced. I hope the the oven door seal it tight. This can cause problems if too much heat escapes through a faulty seal.

Have you tried replacing the Thermocouple (TC)?
Here is a page I wrote on TC's:

One possibility is that the Thermo Couple is beginning to fail'
What is a Thermo Couple? (TC)
The Thermo Couple (TC) is a small Rod-shaped device with a couple wires coming out the bottom.
The TC actually generates a small electrical current from the heat of the Pilot.
This electrical current is sensed by the control board, or the Main Gas Valve.
As long as there is a pilot, it is safe for the Main gas valve to open, and admit the large amount of gas into the heating burner.

Now-- What helps this TC work the best?
It needs to be just at the edge of the pilot flame--- Not too much in the flame, or the resulting poor combustion of the pilot flame, results in soot forming on the TC-- which insulated the TC from sufficient heat.
Obviously the TC has to be clean (of soot) in order to receive enough heat, to generate the needed voltage to tell the valve that it is safe to open.
And age does deteriorate the TC-- some last a few years, but that is about the end of life for most.
Replacing requires getting down where the TC is, and with a screw driver (usually)-- loosening the bracket that holds the TC. Pay attention to where the wires are routed, and any polarity indicated on the old wires, and duplicate on the new one. Duplicate routing, and polarity, and position the new TC at the edge of the pilot flame.
Pilot flame is maintained by pushing some over ride button-- for a minute or two, until when you begin to release the button, you can feel that the voltage generated by the TC is now holding the pilot valve open, instead of your pressure on the 'start' button.

Any further Questions, let us know..

Mack B

Do you have a gas pilot, or an ingnitor- Gas pilots have Thermocouples-- here is a few thoughts on Thermocouples:

One possibility is that the Thermo Couple is beginning to fail'
What is a Thermo Couple? (TC)
The Thermo Couple (TC) is a small Rod-shaped device with a couple wires coming out the bottom.
The TC actually generates a small electrical current from the heat of the Pilot.
This electrical current is sensed by the control board, or the Main Gas Valve.
As long as there is a pilot, it is safe for the Main gas valve to open, and admit the large amount of gas into the heating burner.

Now-- What helps this TC work the best?
It needs to be just at the edge of the pilot flame--- Not too much in the flame, or the resulting poor combustion of the pilot flame, results in soot forming on the TC-- which insulated the TC from sufficient heat.
Obviously the TC has to be clean (of soot) in order to receive enough heat, to generate the needed voltage to tell the valve that it is safe to open.
And age does deteriorate the TC-- some last a few years, but that is about the end of life for most.
Replacing requires getting down where the TC is, and with a screw driver (usually)-- lossening the bracket that holds the TC. Pay attention to where the wires are routed, and any polarity indicated on the old wires, and duplicate on the new one. Duplicate routing, and polarity, and position the new TC at the edge of the pilot flame.
Pilot flame is maintained by pushing some over ride button-- for a minute or two, until when you begin to release the button, you can feel that the voltage generated by the TC is now holding the pilot valve open, instead of your pressure on the 'start' button.

Any further Questions, let us know..

MackB

Have you tried changing the ThermoCouple? (TC)

The TC has to feel heat from the Pilot, to generate the electricity that the valve needs to both let the pilot stay lit, as well as to allow the main gas valve to open.

The TC has to get just enough heat-- not too close to get dirty from soot, and TC's do need to be replaced occasionally--
Let us know what you have done, and what clues you can give us now.

Mack B

this problem will be fixed by changing the fuser. the thermistor has been comprimized. the reason the printer slows down is the regulation of the heat has slowed and the fuser is not heating fast enough to keep up with the demand. changing just thethermistor woulld fix it

the iron has a temp probe inside the pencil, most likley the problem. also these have problems with the powersupply but usually it won't heat if its a power supply problem. best guess would be the sensor in the pencil

Did you change the capacitor when you changed the fan? If you didn't you need to. And that capacitor is a dual one running the compressor and fan. So make a diagram of it what wires go where the area is real tight and some wires are the same color. You might make labels to be a little easier. Also get the same size capacitor when you change it.

You can find out how to replace the heat elements and purchase replacements at the Dualit Repair Center at:
Electra-Craft
41 Woodbine St
Bergenfield NJ 07621
phone 201-439-1700
fax 201-439-1701
[email protected]
www.electra-craft.com