Re: Ampliphone HV blowing +24v reg (fwd)

You need to check it further.
I would think the MCI is the last thing to check.
What about the output?
What about the xfmr....is it red?

"Christopher X. Candreva" wrote:

> I posted this last night, but I don't think I ever saw it show up on the
> list:
>
> My Ampliphone HV just started blowing the +24v reg. This is rebuilt as per
> the FAQ, so it's blowing open a 7824CV. Since it's obviously not going to
> be working in time for the 6:00 PM party I'm having, I'm posting.
>
> Thw FAQ says to check for:
>
> make sure rev MCI can is clear of the 5w 50 ohm resistor (it is)
>
> Inspect MCI case for cracks burns (don't see any)
>
> Try replaceing the MCI (I don't have a spare, but an replacement ws
> posted to the list)
>
> Check sener diode 1N754A (checked OK)
>
> Is there a way to test the MCI can ? Anything easy to check before going
> into full analysis mode ?
>
> -Chris
>
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