Members musicalpeace Posted October 24, 2012 Members Share Posted October 24, 2012 Help me install a power transformer on my 1974x. The transformer is from heyboer. I bought it after talking to the manufacturer, who told me it was intuitive because the leads were color coded, but it turns out its not. I need to get the entire thing done this evening, and I honestly have no idea which lead goes where. I will PayPal $25 to whoever can either walk me through the wiring process or draw me an easy to understand diagram of where things go. Here is a link to the leads on my new transformer:http://www.18watt.com/storage/18wattPTs.gif I can send pics to your email if you need them. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members goslats Posted October 24, 2012 Members Share Posted October 24, 2012 Do you have someone walking you through it yet? The transformer can be wired for either 240 or 120v. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Canadian Jeff Posted October 24, 2012 Members Share Posted October 24, 2012 $25 says this ends in electrocution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SBF3000 Posted October 24, 2012 Members Share Posted October 24, 2012 Is that the Kobra Kai guy in your avatar? Musicalpeace, I am useless when it comes to electronics. Wish I could help. because I would be the guy that helps people out with stuff. Be safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members isvoid Posted October 24, 2012 Members Share Posted October 24, 2012 $25 says this ends in electrocution that would be a short story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members musicalpeace Posted October 24, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 24, 2012 $25 says this ends in electrocution Haha $25 says it won't. I already have the amp taken apart and discharged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members musicalpeace Posted October 24, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 24, 2012 Do you have someone walking you through it yet? The transformer can be wired for either 240 or 120v. Nope, not yet. I've gotten that far too. The amp has a 120 v circuit, according to the back. I figured out that I needed to use the black and black/white wires together, but I'm not sure if the red needs to be wired up to complete the circuit or not at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members musicalpeace Posted October 24, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 24, 2012 Is that the Kobra Kai guy in your avatar?Musicalpeace, I am useless when it comes to electronics. Wish I could help. because I would be the guy that helps people out with stuff. Be safe That sir, is Jimi Hendrix. Thanks for the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pepi Posted October 24, 2012 Members Share Posted October 24, 2012 Not color coded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members musicalpeace Posted October 24, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 24, 2012 Not color coded As in each lead on the new transformer has a lead that corresponds by color to each lead on the stock transformer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Canadian Jeff Posted October 24, 2012 Members Share Posted October 24, 2012 Haha $25 says it won't. I already have the amp taken apart and discharged. Nice broseph, keep yourself alive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pepi Posted October 24, 2012 Members Share Posted October 24, 2012 Got a digital volt meter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members musicalpeace Posted October 24, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 24, 2012 Got a digital volt meter Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted October 24, 2012 Members Share Posted October 24, 2012 wow what a great idea. I'm sure $25 is more than enough money for someone to guide you through a high current circuit over the internet. Seriously, just ask for free help. If anyone accepts your money, they're liable for the work. Even if you say they aren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knucklefux Posted October 24, 2012 Members Share Posted October 24, 2012 I was all prepared to make an easy $25, then i clicked the link in the OP...why do you need anything else? What part of that are you having trouble with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members musicalpeace Posted October 24, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 24, 2012 I was all prepared to make an easy $25, then i clicked the link in the OP...why do you need anything else? What part of that are you having trouble with? I don't know where each lead would go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pepi Posted October 25, 2012 Members Share Posted October 25, 2012 This thread just gave me a heart attack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members musicalpeace Posted October 25, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 25, 2012 This thread just gave me a heart attack Same. I still don't have any helpful info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members linthat22 Posted October 25, 2012 Members Share Posted October 25, 2012 I read your diagrams and realized that I'm gonna need you to tab that mother {censored}in {censored} out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bumhucker Posted October 25, 2012 Members Share Posted October 25, 2012 I read your diagrams and realized that I'm gonna need you to tab that mother {censored}in {censored} out. Go away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted October 25, 2012 Members Share Posted October 25, 2012 I read your diagrams and realized that I'm gonna need you to tab that mother {censored}in {censored} out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knucklefux Posted October 25, 2012 Members Share Posted October 25, 2012 I don't know where each lead would go... tube or SS rectifier? the two green wires are the heaters for the preamp & power tubes. they should be tightly twisted connect to the tube sockets on the heater pins. for instance, one wire should go to pin 9 and the other should go to pins 4&5. the green/yellow wire is the center tap, and should be tied to ground. the red/yellow wire is the HT center tap, and should go to the same ground point as the heater CT. tell me which rectifier you're using, and i'll tell you about the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members musicalpeace Posted October 25, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 25, 2012 tube or SS rectifier?the two green wires are the heaters for the preamp & power tubes. they should be tightly twisted connect to the tube sockets on the heater pins. for instance, one wire should go to pin 9 and the other should go to pins 4&5. the green/yellow wire is the center tap, and should be tied to ground.the red/yellow wire is the HT center tap, and should go to the same ground point as the heater CT.tell me which rectifier you're using, and i'll tell you about the rest. Ahhh finally someone who knows exactly what they are talking about. There is no way the wires from the pt can go directly to the preamp tubes, so they connect to some intermediate point- I don't know where. Also, how can I check the specs of the rectifier? Please shoot me an email at flashinchimes@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knucklefux Posted October 25, 2012 Members Share Posted October 25, 2012 what i do is run a buss wire along the preamp tube sockets, then a twisted pair to the power tube sockets. in the case of the PT wires not being long enough, you either need a terminal block or to run a twisted pair from the preamp tube sockets to the PT wires and heat shrink them so they don't short to the chassis. on the rectifier, it's simple...are you using diodes or a rectifier tube? will email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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