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by eahudimac
Mon Dec 23, 2019 6:22 pm
Forum: Vox/Hiwatt Discussion
Topic: Hiwatt DR504 clone build - burning power circuit resistor
Replies: 7
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Re: Hiwatt DR504 clone build - burning power circuit resistor

Yep, it's brown - 220R. Thanks for noticing that! Will have to order the 220Ks.
by eahudimac
Mon Dec 23, 2019 3:29 pm
Forum: Vox/Hiwatt Discussion
Topic: Hiwatt DR504 clone build - burning power circuit resistor
Replies: 7
Views: 3438

Re: Hiwatt DR504 clone build - burning power circuit resistor

Yes, I checked the resistor prior to sautering in. It was very close to 220k ohms.
by eahudimac
Mon Dec 23, 2019 3:01 pm
Forum: Vox/Hiwatt Discussion
Topic: Hiwatt DR504 clone build - burning power circuit resistor
Replies: 7
Views: 3438

Hiwatt DR504 clone build - burning power circuit resistor

Hi. I just completed a DR504 clone. Upon powering up with no tubes installed, the 220K resistor on the power circuit filter cap instantly burns up. The only components between it and the power transformer are the rectifier diodes. The wiring diagram is attached. One thing that is different are adjus...