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Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: macula56 on October 25, 2013, 05:24:18 pm

Title: Unused transformer leads
Post by: macula56 on October 25, 2013, 05:24:18 pm

what do you guys do with your unused PT leads? do you heatshrink them and coil them up somewhere or do you cut them and heatshrink them? thanks, JMac

Title: Re: Unused transformer leads
Post by: sluckey on October 25, 2013, 05:29:06 pm

I heatshrink them and coil them or tywrap to a bundle or just tuck out of the way. Kinda depends on the particular layout and space available. I don't cut them.

Title: Re: Unused transformer leads
Post by: macula56 on October 25, 2013, 05:31:24 pm

i was thinking of tie wrapping them to the leads i am using so as to keep the length and also keep them out of the way. thanks.

Title: Re: Unused transformer leads
Post by: macula56 on October 25, 2013, 05:32:39 pm

also, i'm using a 110 volt lamp in this amp. should i wire that before or after the on/off switch? thanks again, Jmac

Title: Re: Unused transformer leads
Post by: sluckey on October 25, 2013, 05:40:19 pm

If you want the lamp to be controlled by the switch you'll have to wire it after the switch.

Title: Re: Unused transformer leads
Post by: quayhog on October 27, 2013, 11:54:11 am

I usually solder the to an appropriated sized tag strip.   I've seen too many tape wrappings on leads come off.  Sometimes, if its a approptiate unused lead of correct, or  near correct voltage I use the leads for the pilot light.

Title: Re: Unused transformer leads
Post by: sluckey on October 28, 2013, 01:22:15 pm

IMO wire nuts and/or electrical tape look amateurish inside an electronic chassis.

Title: Re: Unused transformer leads
Post by: sluckey on October 28, 2013, 02:06:14 pm

Everyone uses whatever is available. Almost everything has been available since 1990.

Title: Re: Unused transformer leads
Post by: shoggoth on October 29, 2013, 02:16:24 pm

I solder the unused lead to an eyelet.  No chance it's going to get loose and wreak havoc then.