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1000A Power Transformer Question

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gmrv1986

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Ok so i just purchased a 1000a that seems to be in pretty good shape. The tech i bought it from told me that it needs a new power transformer. I cannot seem to find one online. Can someone please point me in the right direction. I also plan on recapping the whole thing. But i definitely need to find this transformer first. Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
MR
 

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It's very very unlikely the transformer is bad. What's the problem with the receiver that makes him say it's bad?

- Pete
 
Ok so maybe you guys can lead me in the right direction then. When i power it on, there is tons of loud static coming out of my speakers. With volume all the way down.. I know thee things run hot. But this thing get HOTT in like one minute. The crackling noise is extremely loud. All tubes light up as they should.. Any ideas of where i should start?

THANKS SO MUCH!
 
you have power to the receiver.....!
Do you know how to read schematic ?
Do you know how to use an DMM ?
if you do then download the schematic, flip the receiver on it sides, remove the bottom cover and check for the voltage output for the power transformer.
If you don't , find another tech
 
If you get heat in the box and static on the speakers then your power transformer is good.

I would not let it powered in this state for too long, you have probably some caps begging for replacement inside.
 
Transformer is probably good, caps. NO!

Tichu said:
If you get heat in the box and static on the speakers then your power transformer is good.

I would not let it powered in this state for too long, you have probably some caps begging for replacement inside.
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The transformer is likely to be good, :scratch2: many other electronic\component failures, especially the capacitors, (oil and electrolytic) are at work here.:sigh:

My 1000A exploded the oil capacitors in the power supply upon first power up, then I learned quit a bit here on AK, the oil caps HAVE to go!:nono:

PM me with any questions.:yes:

Mark T.:music:
 
If you don't know electronics stay out of that thing. You can get killed.

The power transformer is good. You need to find a new "technician".

Update your profile with your location.
There's plenty of people on here that can help you, but it's better if they're nearby.
 
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