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Post subject: Fender DRRI burning Power transformer
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:21 pm
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Hello!

I bought a 2nd-hand DRRI that worked fine for a few days. After that the amps ceased to work and the technician told me that it burned the power transformer.

After replacing the component, it worked for a brief after dying with the same symptoms. Also, I noticed the amps became very hot while playing.

What could be the cause?

- Matteo


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Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 2:50 pm
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The tech should have troubleshoot better, the power transformer burns because the load is too high. There's a wiring fault or a short.


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Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:10 pm
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I'd take it back and tell them it's their fault for not finding the problem - if they're a good shop, they'll supply a new PT after tracing down the source of the problem. If not, I'd look for a new shop.

If you let folks know what area you're in they can suggest a better repair shop.

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