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Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: stratavox on June 08, 2012, 06:12:16 pm

Title: Chassis heat?
Post by: stratavox on June 08, 2012, 06:12:16 pm

In a 5E3 and a 5E5 build- both amps have the chassis above the tube/PT section hot to the point of not being able to keep my fingers on the chassis for more than a few minutes. Normal? TIA for your thoughts-

Title: Re: Chassis heat?
Post by: tubeswell on June 08, 2012, 06:35:30 pm

Normal. As long as you have adequate ventilation in the back of the combo, it will function normally. (i.e.: don't stick it up against a wall)

Title: Re: Chassis heat?
Post by: PRR on June 08, 2012, 08:31:50 pm

> not being able to keep my fingers on the chassis for more than a few minutes

Minutes?? I've had tube amps, I didn't want to hold more than a few *seconds*. Didn't hurt them none.

Title: Re: Chassis heat?
Post by: stratavox on June 08, 2012, 09:19:25 pm

Folks, as always, many thanks. I appreciate your time, and input. If you should find yourself in the Pittsburgh area,
PLEASE let me know.