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Offline dpm309

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VOX AC30 Power Lamp Flickering
« on: June 27, 2022, 01:23:04 pm »
I have a weird problem with a VOX AC30-20-01. With the power switch off, the power light exhibits a faint flickering. One you unplug the power cord, the flickering stops. Getting about 38VAC on the neutral side  and 122 VAC on the line side of the power lamp with the switch off. I have attached the closest schematic I could find for this amp and it appears that something is not connected right.  This is just an annoying issue and the amp is working fine. It appears that maybe the power switch is wired wrong. Any suggestions?Thanks,Dan

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Re: VOX AC30 Power Lamp Flickering
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2022, 01:36:52 pm »
Wire it like the schematic you posted.
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: VOX AC30 Power Lamp Flickering
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2022, 01:52:45 pm »
Thanks Sluckey that did the trick. Wonder how many other AC30s were wired incorrectly.

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Re: VOX AC30 Power Lamp Flickering
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2022, 07:44:00 am »
dpm309, now I'm curious, how was it wired?
Thanks.

 


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