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Offline davidwpack

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Master volume wiring.
« on: January 17, 2018, 01:30:10 pm »
Ello. I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if it's possible to take a master volume out of the circuit using a spst push/pull switch. I was looking at a diagram for a type 3 ppimv and switching it out of the circuit with a dpdt push/pull switch. I'm wondering if you can do the same with a spst. Thanks...dave

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Re: Master volume wiring.
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2018, 01:57:38 pm »
I don't think so.
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Re: Master volume wiring.
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2018, 02:09:39 pm »
How 'bout this?
You'll be left with some series resistance on each side, so I wouldn't consider it being totally out of the circuit

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Re: Master volume wiring.
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2018, 02:12:42 pm »
I was wondering which is the type 3 ....

for sure with one SPST you can take off a Crossline MV




For the type 3 you must use one SPDT + one Relay

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Re: Master volume wiring.
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2018, 02:51:05 pm »
I also thought that the crossline was the type 3 and like K said, yes you can use spst switch



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Re: Master volume wiring.
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2018, 03:02:29 pm »
Yeah, that's the one. Thanks guys. Know how the lugs are wired with a push/pull switch?

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Re: Master volume wiring.
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2018, 03:44:01 pm »
My post was not correct. I didn't think it through. An SPST in the position I drew wouldn't work for a number of reasons, based on how you tried to wire it.
My bad...now back to my hoagie.

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Re: Master volume wiring.
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2018, 03:52:03 pm »
Yeah, that's the one. Thanks guys. Know how the lugs are wired with a push/pull switch?
Sorry about my previous reply. Yes, a SPST switch will work. Just cut one of the wires going to the pot and connect the two cut ends to the switch .
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Re: Master volume wiring.
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2018, 04:41:48 pm »
Gotcha. Thanks!

 


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