Members kyrreca Posted May 23, 2008 Members Share Posted May 23, 2008 Not New Niggaz With Attitude Day, I'm afraid. New non-working amp day... I received my new Valvetrain 205 TB combo today. I was obviously ecstatic, until I tried turning it on. When I flip the power switch, nothing happens, the pilot light doesn't even go on, and the tubes don't light up. It's completely dead. What could be the reason? How can I fix it? I hope it's only a fuse or something, because I don't really wanna go through the hassle of returning it or filing an insurance claim or whatever. I just want my new amp to work. I've contacted the seller of course, right now I'm just looking for troubleshooting suggestions. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kyrreca Posted May 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2008 Does anyone know how to check if a fuse is blown? The fuse in question is a Slo-Blo 250V 500 mA. It's made of some ceramic material, not glass, so it's kinda difficult to see what's going on inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tommyld Posted May 23, 2008 Members Share Posted May 23, 2008 Had the same type of day earlier this week! Except the light came on with mine. Just no sound. Sorry, no input other than I feel your pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TweedBassman Posted May 23, 2008 Members Share Posted May 23, 2008 if the fuse has two metal ends, do this: plug a cable into a known-working guitar amp. any old practice amp will do. turn the amp on, touch the tip end of the jack while holding the non-metal part of the cable. you'll hear a 'bzzzt' grab the fuse by one metal end, and touch the other metal end to the tip of the cable. if you hear a 'bzzzzt' the fuse is good; nothing, bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Teranishi Posted May 23, 2008 Members Share Posted May 23, 2008 i lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kyrreca Posted May 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2008 I went and bought a new fuse, but it still won't work. I've been in contact with both the seller and Rick at Valvetrain, who is very helpful. I'm sure it'll work out, but it really sucks having a new amp and being unable to play it. At least it looks pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kyrreca Posted May 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2008 I just tried another fuse, and suddenly it works. Guess the first one must have been faulty. I need to play now, but I'll post some pics and gut shots later if anyone are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flying_Milkman Posted May 23, 2008 Members Share Posted May 23, 2008 Cool, good thing you got it workin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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