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Offline Skip Hagey

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very weak ground light on AC protection bulb
« on: January 07, 2016, 11:20:39 am »
I've been through the testing phase again on this 5y3 build and I've got a very weak glow on the AC protection bulb and a sight hum in the output. All I have is a multi-meter to test with.  No glow with the rectifier in and the output tubes out of the circuit, but a glow with either or both Power Tubes in the circuit.   What am I missing?

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Re: very weak ground light on AC protection bulb
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2016, 12:40:15 pm »
Talking about a current limiter light bulb? If so, that's normal.

Abnormal would be a bright bulb. A full bright bulb would indicate an amp that looks like a dead short.

A schematic, layout, and hi-rez pics are very useful for troubleshooting your amp. Don't wait to be asked. JUST DO IT!

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Re: very weak ground light on AC protection bulb
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2016, 01:14:07 pm »
Thanks Steve, Happy New Year!

 


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