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by scinoz
Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:46 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Changing input voltage on multi-tap transformer - Bad Cat
Replies: 8
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Re: Changing input voltage on multi-tap transformer - Bad Cat

Thanks very much! The Hotcat is different from the BlackCat. Havent found a scematic for it I spoke to James at BadCat -- which is how I found out that it was multi-tapped. I didn't ask him about the leads as I had an amp tech in mind -- unfortunately he has moved. I may take a look myself and hope ...
by scinoz
Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:27 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Changing input voltage on multi-tap transformer - Bad Cat
Replies: 8
Views: 3438

Re: Changing input voltage on multi-tap transformer - Bad Cat

Thanks Tom -- I am aware of the need to bleed the caps.

I'mwondering about how to figure out which input leads to change.

The transformer is marked TDS 1161 if that helps.
by scinoz
Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:40 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Changing input voltage on multi-tap transformer - Bad Cat
Replies: 8
Views: 3438

Changing input voltage on multi-tap transformer - Bad Cat

I've got a Bad Cat BlackCat-30 that I brought to Australia from the States. It has a multi-tap transformer and I want to change it from 120 to 240 so I can lose the stepdown box I'm using. Is this simple and safe for me to do myself? I'm good with a soldering iron etc on guitars -- but never been in...
by scinoz
Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:38 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Changing input voltage on multi-tap transformer - Bad Cat
Replies: 0
Views: 701

Changing input voltage on multi-tap transformer - Bad Cat

I've got a Bad Cat BlackCat-30 that I brought to Australia from the States. It has a multi-tap transformer and I want to change it from 120 to 240 so I can lose the stepdown box I'm using. Is this simple and safe for me to do myself? I'm good with a soldering iron etc on guitars -- but never been in...