Members guitarbilly74 Posted September 28, 2012 Members Share Posted September 28, 2012 anyone know where to find one? One of my power tubes went out and took the HT fuse with it. No problem, I replace the tubes and the fuse BUT when I was putting it back the little tab the holds the holder's cap in place broke off :facepalm: I just tried Radio Shack and they don't have a replacement cap. Do you know where I can find a cap or how to replace the whole fuse holder? FML I have band practice tonight :facepalm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 28, 2012 hmmm... looking at the gut shot, it seems like an easy job I take it I just need to solder the 2 wires? Any ideas on what the specs for the fuse holder should be??? Help a brother out!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 28, 2012 do the needful mother{censored}ers this is an emergency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knucklefux Posted September 28, 2012 Members Share Posted September 28, 2012 no spec on the fuse holder, really. i'd recommend one that holds a 3AG fuse. other than the soldering (really easy), the only thing you might need to be able to do is ream the hole out. some OEMs have a flat spot in the hole for the fuse holder. that's fine if the holder fits that, otherwise you'll need to be able to make it round. a dremel, rat tail file, or the proper size drill bit should all be able to do that for you if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 28, 2012 Thanks man, I was hoping you were going to show up. I have the specs on the fuse it that helps, it's a T1A 250v. I believe it's a 20mm fuse but I will make sure when I get home. So do you think the 3AG holder would work with this fuse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamminjohn Posted September 28, 2012 Members Share Posted September 28, 2012 Hey Billy- to get you thru tonights practice, get a short jumper with alligator clips on it and jump one wire to he other. Or, one clip across both teminals. When you have more time for the repair, you may check into a pop out circuit breaker to replace the fuse holder and you'll never need another fuse again. Hope this helps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knucklefux Posted September 28, 2012 Members Share Posted September 28, 2012 if the stock fuse is the little bitty ones instead of the 3AG ones, just get one of those. really, as long as the fuse you need is readily available, the fuse holder itself isn't critical. i'd never recommend bypassing a fuse...missing a practice would be better than the potential consequences of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamminjohn Posted September 28, 2012 Members Share Posted September 28, 2012 From what I read the fuse holder is the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 28, 2012 Hey Billy- to get you thru tonights practice, get a short jumper with alligator clips on it and jump one wire to he other. Or, one clip across both teminals. When you have more time for the repair, you may check into a pop out circuit breaker to replace the fuse holder and you'll never need another fuse again. Hope this helps... that sounds interesting!! How do I do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamminjohn Posted September 28, 2012 Members Share Posted September 28, 2012 Not sure if Radio Shack has them, but probly any electronic outfit or perhaps online(I'll see what I can find). Good chance that the replacement will fit into fuse holder hole ( and you can always make the hole bigger). Also I would not normally "recomend" playing w/o a fuse, but it sounds like you solved the original problem- then the fuse issue. Also, if using only one clip of the jumper, be SURE to tape the other end so it does not touch anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamminjohn Posted September 28, 2012 Members Share Posted September 28, 2012 amprepairparts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamminjohn Posted September 28, 2012 Members Share Posted September 28, 2012 http://www.studiosoundelectronics.com/ampparts.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamminjohn Posted September 28, 2012 Members Share Posted September 28, 2012 Or.... Replace with a screw on cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamminjohn Posted September 28, 2012 Members Share Posted September 28, 2012 look at this http://www.chiefaircraft.com/aircraft/installation-supplies/circuit-breakers/pb-w58.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted September 29, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 29, 2012 look at this http://www.chiefaircraft.com/aircraft/installation-supplies/circuit-breakers/pb-w58.html Awesome man!! Bought the cap at the first link and I will go to Fry's to see if I can find a circuit breaker or a holder with a screw on cap band practice is at 9 so hopefully I will be up and running before that. One more question: Do I have to drain the caps before switching the holder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamminjohn Posted September 29, 2012 Members Share Posted September 29, 2012 Not sure for that section of the- but wouldn't hurt touching each side of the fuse holder to the chassis witha needle nose or screw driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted September 29, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 29, 2012 well I bought a fuse holder with the screw on cap and replaced it. and......IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!!! Amp is working perfectly and I still have about an hour til band practice also took the opportunity to check the bias. And it's perfect, right at 40mA per tube for the EL34s. Zakk and John - thanks a lot!!!!!! You guys {censored}ing rock!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamminjohn Posted September 29, 2012 Members Share Posted September 29, 2012 You are probly playin' right now, so shut up and dig:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted September 29, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 29, 2012 yeah I sure was. Practiced with the band for 2 1/2 hours without any hiccups. Thanks again guys, I really appreciate your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted October 3, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 3, 2012 I emailed Laney last week about this and just got a call from their US distributor, they're sending me some spare caps for free Very impressed with their service!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DoubleBarrel Posted October 3, 2012 Members Share Posted October 3, 2012 a real man would fix it with just this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted October 3, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 3, 2012 a real man would fix it with just this hahahaha dude, I tried it, no {censored}. But the little spring on the bottom of the holder still kept pushing the fuse out and moving the tape. This is {censored}ing funny though, because at the height of my desperation, I did give duct tape (actually, Gorilla tape) a fair shot LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DoubleBarrel Posted October 3, 2012 Members Share Posted October 3, 2012 hahahaha dude, I tried it, no {censored}. But the little spring on the bottom of the holder still kept pushing the fuse out and moving the tape. This is {censored}ing funny though, because at the height of my desperation, I did give duct tape (actually, Gorilla tape) a fair shot LMAO Well, it is a Laney, just use the Iommi method. Melt a few plastic bottle tops till you find one that works :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted October 3, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 3, 2012 Well, it is a Laney, just use the Iommi method. Melt a few plastic bottle tops till you find one that works :poke: I SWEAR I also tried to melt the cap with a lighter to make it wider so it wouldn't pop out!!!! But it didn't work either. Holy {censored}, I should have taken pictures LMAO :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DoubleBarrel Posted October 3, 2012 Members Share Posted October 3, 2012 Only one thing left to use........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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