Low heater voltage 124 classic (FIXED)

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dcribbs1412
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Re: Low heater voltage 124 classic (FIXED)

Post by dcribbs1412 »

Update
Got it!...again it was my wiring or lack of...no ground 4 on power supply
Voltages are good although V2 is high...will tweak in coming days...
gotta say out of the gate this version feels real good
pics
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http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af3 ... sic032.jpg
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Really appreciate everyone's time, help and patience.


Darin
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Re: Low heater voltage 124 classic (FIXED)

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Once I was bringing the votage up incrementally on a Pro Jr. build. I dialed the variac to about 50% full voltage, left the room where the chassis and my son on a nearby computer were. A few minutes later I hear a loud POP! I rush back in the room and see a puff of smoke rising from the amp. My son is like "what was that!"
Wired the bias supply wrong and blew up an electrolytic cap.
Saved it as a reminder.
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Re: Low heater voltage 124 classic (FIXED)

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That's a very good looking amp. Great job!
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Re: Low heater voltage 124 classic (FIXED)

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CHIP wrote:Once I was bringing the votage up incrementally on a Pro Jr. build. I dialed the variac to about 50% full voltage, left the room where the chassis and my son on a nearby computer were. A few minutes later I hear a loud POP! I rush back in the room and see a puff of smoke rising from the amp. My son is like "what was that!"
Wired the bias supply wrong and blew up an electrolytic cap.
Saved it as a reminder.
Yep had the cap in backwards.. Easy to do..

T
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dcribbs1412
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Re: Low heater voltage 124 classic (FIXED)

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Thanks Chip
no smoke or explosions in my shop yet...but I hope to soon to mark it off Tony's list... :wink:

Darin
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