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Thread: amplifier Keeps blowing Fuses troubleshooting 101

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    Banned walters Newbie
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    So can you help me so i don't Die when i touch the chassis how to i
    protect myself from a LIVE chassis and what causes a LIVE chassis?

    My meters and oscilloscope can get damages from a LIVE chassis how can i protect them also?


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    wayneds Newbie
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    Quote Originally Posted by walters View Post
    If a Amplifier keeps blowing fuses where to start and how to start troubleshooting ?

    How to use the Variac in this situation have to bring up the voltage but when you bring it up to the operating voltage it blows the fuse so what does a tech. do in this situation?

    If i use the Variac at HALF the voltage then the output of the power supply and regulator is going to be HALF B+ supply voltage so how do i know whats drawing to much current? thats blowing fuses?

    If Changing all the power Transistors and it still blowing fuses and drawing to much current what would be the next this that is drawing to much current and make the fuses blow?

    The Regulator being open or shorted would cause this?
    A Filter Cap in the power supply would this cause this?

    How do i use the Variac to track down the current draw? and flow blowing?

    Hi! You can use the following to start trouble shooting
    How To Fix the Fuse on Your Guitar Amplifier | How To Do Things.com
    Although the article was intended for a Marshall Valvestate, the Power Supply section is similar...if you face any further challenges, feel free to contact.

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