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#736
  The 270V is the RMS value of the AC voltage coming out of the power transformer.
If you have not simulated the whole circuit, you will not see the proper voltages.
With no loads on the various points in the power supply, they will all show the same voltage when simulated, as you have found.
The belton tank is the equivalent of an accutronics model 8EA1C1B.
The colors shown for the output transformer are the wires connected to it.
You may find a model number on the output transformer itself, but that will probably not get you anywhere.
For proper simulation of the OT you will probably need some spec like the turns ratio or input and output impedance.
Others here that use spice may have better ideas, I have never used it.
#737
Tubes and Hybrids / Re: Peavey Classic VT Blowing Fuses
October 17, 2014, 03:55:10 PM
  Those are SR-2873 diodes, rated for 2000V.  Probably no longer available except through peavey.
  Some people use 3 1N4007's in series instead.
#738
Tubes and Hybrids / Re: Peavey Classic VT Blowing Fuses
October 17, 2014, 11:14:16 AM
 The dim bulb indicates the short is not present right now.
It's possible one of your power tubes has an intermittent short/failure.
#739
Here you go, the grids are in fact paralleled.
#740
Tubes and Hybrids / Re: Peavey Classic VT Blowing Fuses
October 16, 2014, 12:14:31 PM
  Did you take out the power tubes yet?
#741
  Is there a switch or a footswitch jack?  Some require the footswitch to work.
So maybe your friend had a way of turning it on.
Otherwise, weak tubes and caps (especially the cathode caps) can make the trem weak.
Maybe he had some work done later that mucked up the grid wiring and forgot?
Anyway, try to find the real schematic.
#742
For 120V use, the jumper from 3 to 4 is removed.  A jumper is placed between the two 0 tabs, and another jumper between the two 120 tabs.  Hot goes to the 120's, neutral goes to the 0's.

The various points of the primary side are reading correct, so it does not seem there are any shorts in there.  Plus it is not blowing the fuse, which would be expected with a primary short.
#743
  Looking again at the schematic, the thermal fuse goes between the 7th tab and one of the 0 taps.  So it can easily be bypassed and the transformer rewired for 120V operation.
#744
Tubes and Hybrids / Re: Peavey Classic VT Blowing Fuses
October 08, 2014, 01:27:05 PM
  Try with power tubes removed.
#745
   Those readings are all good.  Where is the 7th tab on the transformer?
The schematic shows that it is the one with the thermal fuse.  You need to measure resistance from the 7th tab to any of the other 6 on the primary.

The funny thing none of us have mentioned, this transformer can be wired up for any voltage, so it could have been rewired and you would not have needed the external transformer.

Edit:  I think the 7th tab is where the white is connected up on the secondary side (with the orange and black wires).
#746
  The fact that you measure the same voltage on all taps of the primary is precisely the reason we suspect the primary is open.
  As others have suggested, you must check the resistance of the primary winding.
#747
  I also see 19V marked on that transformer.  Aside from the secondaries I don't see what that could possibly refer to.
  Maybe whoever drew up the schematic with the (24VDC listed where it should show AC), specified that the transformer maker also mark it that way?
#748
Amplifier Discussion / Re: De-Soldering Station?
September 25, 2014, 10:53:08 AM
  I think that the one piece unit would turn out to be a major disappointment.
#749
  The piece of wire connecting those 3 pins on the jack must be removed.  The way it is wired all jack contacts are grounded and it can not work.
  Also, the pot you replaced (3rd from jack), it looks like one of the legs is bent over and the solder may be touching the ground trace.  You need to make sure it is only touching the trace it connects to.
#750
Amplifier Discussion / Re: Wharfdale pm700 pa schematic?
September 19, 2014, 11:49:11 AM
  Thrift shops can be very cheap sources of consumer electronic items to be used for parts.