On page 13, it write that to check short circuit on two connectors:
But I don’t understand if I have to check the contact between the two connectors or between each connector and the ground?
Moreover, I’ve done the two tests and I’ve a contact for each tests, that means I have a problem?
(I’ve used J26 as ground)
If you want more details, ask me
I’m really sorry but, I don’t understand where exactly I have to put my ohmmeter… Maybe I’m an idiot but actualy, I don’t understand the expression of the manual…
I’ve set my ohmmeter to 2000ohm and tryed 3 tests:
Test 1: image (big size) : The ohmmeter show me: 440ohm
Test 2: image (big size) : The ohmmeter show me: 440ohm
Test 3: image (big size) : The ohmmeter show me: 220ohm
That’s mean I’ve a problem? :S
For waiting, I’ve stopped the build of the amp. This is a very expensive Kit, so I don’t want to make mistakes
Your help is very appreciated!
Best Regards!
PS: I’ve seen that you’re from belgium, do you speak french?
The power transformer isn’t connected but the two others are connected. Is it good?
In fact, I don’t undestand what they call a short circuit :S (maybe my traduction in french isn’t exact) For me, if the assembly is correct, I must have 0ohm (no contact) on my ohmmeter (at least for the third test that I’ve done). No?
If you said the measurements are correct, can I continue without risk? (because I have to turn on soon )
There is others interesting tests to do that are not mentionned in the manual at this point?
You can proceed, there is no problem with the 6.3VAC connectors. Please note that we cannot take responsability, we have to rely on the information you supply.
Besides the procedures mentioned in the manual, there are no other things to test.
One more thing: short circuit means 0 ohms between two points. If the manual says ‘check for shorts’ then you must make sure that there is an impedance larger than 0 ohms between two points.
Thanks very much for your help! I’ve understood now
Hum… I’ve finished the connection of my amp tonight… All voltage and tests were good until the moment to put the EL34.
When I’ve switched on with EL34, little smoke was out from tubes. I directly turn off the amp when I see it. (all my bias trim were underclocked).
I’ve removed EL34 and now when I try to switch on the amp, the fuse burn
Maybe your Velleman distributor or a friend can take a look at your assembly.
We can take a brief look if you can provide links to HI-RES and SHARP pics of your assembly, both component and solderside.
If not, maybe it is best to return the amp for inspection/repair.
Careful: The amp is extremely fragile and warranty does not cover shipping damage.
Make sure it is extremely well packed.
Please return it to your Velleman distributor or to:
Unfortunately,I don’t have a good camera to do some pics
But I’ll return it to a Tech department to repair it.
This probably my fault so I know that I have to pay for the reparation but, if I pay for that, is it possible to have a note from a tech to explain me my mistakes?
And not just a list of what they change.
Other question: Is there a velleman tech dept in france?
Repair is just a fraction of the cost of the kit.
Transport is usually more expensive.
There is no service dept. in France.
The repair dept. usually includes a list of problems encountered.
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