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Topic: Peavey and other amps: 110v to 220v - Is a simple rewiring all it takes?
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Dag Wolf
Member From: Bergen, Norway
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posted 08 September 2000 08:19 AM
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I hope somebody here can anwer this. I just brought back a Mosvalve 500 from the USA and got ready to spend quite a few money in a new power transformer.I did send an e-mail to genz-benz as a shot in the dark and it seems that a simple rewiring is all it takes to convert this amp to 220v. If this is right - is it the same with Peavey amps? if so it seems like sellers of used equipment in the USA will have a whole bunch of buyers here in Europe. Thanks, Dag |
Donny Hinson
Member From: Balto., Md. U.S.A.
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posted 08 September 2000 01:49 PM
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It depends on the amp. Some amps come with a "dual-primary" transformer, and others don't. If you have a dual primary, it's a piece of cake to convert it. A tech can look at the schematic, and tell. But sometimes, you'll lose the "polarity switch" feature when converting an amp.[This message was edited by Donny Hinson on 08 September 2000 at 01:51 PM.] |
Marco Schouten
Member From: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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posted 11 September 2000 08:17 AM
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Mike Brown told me that hum could be a problem, since the amps and their transformators were designed to use a 60 Hz cycle, while we in Europe use a 50 Hz cycle.------------------
Steelin' Greetings
Marco Schouten
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Olli Haavisto
Member From: Jarvenpaa,Finland
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posted 11 September 2000 09:59 AM
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Hi Dag,
I really enjoyed your twin steels at the Convention!
BTW,If anyone in Norway is looking for an excellent steel,I have an Emmons LeGrande III/II D-10 for sale here in Finland.------------------
Olli Haavisto
Polar steeler
Finland
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Jim Smith
Member From: Plano, TX, USA
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posted 11 September 2000 10:34 AM
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Hey Olli, it was nice talking with you while we had a cigarette outside the St. Louis airport. I look forward to seeing you again when we have more time to chat.------------------
Jim Smith
-=Dekley D-12 10&12=-
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Dag Wolf
Member From: Bergen, Norway
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posted 12 September 2000 03:52 AM
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Thanks Olli, with the US dollar going sky high compare to the Euro you might consider to sell it in the USA. I think it`s really hard to sell a steel over here when you talk about close to new D-10. Players don`t seem to wanna spend the money it`s really worth.Have a good one, Dag.[This message was edited by Dag Wolf on 12 September 2000 at 03:55 AM.] |
Dag Wolf
Member From: Bergen, Norway
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posted 12 September 2000 04:40 PM
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I`m still working with this matter. I got the schematics for rewiring the Mosvalve but blew the fuse. For those who are interested I`ll notify the progress in this thread.Thanks ,Dag |
clive swindell
Member From: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK
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posted 13 September 2000 05:03 AM
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DagI have imported two Nashville 400s and had new transformers fitted and they work perfectly well in the UK. The earthing proved to be a bit of a problem but my man has managed to get rid of the earth loop by sorting out the earthing insulation within each amp. I have now brought in a Session 2000 and a PX300 which my man is working on. I will let you know if we get them working in which case I may well bring in some more. |
Derrell Stephens
Member From: Shreveport, La. USA
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posted 17 September 2000 06:41 AM
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When I used to build Evans amplifiers all of the transformers had four primary windings that were engineered for USA, UK, Europe, and Japan, all at the right freq.; just retap (rewire on a BTS) is all that was needed. Check with the Evans WEB site and see what they have available now. BTW; great pickin in St. Louis Dag! Derrell |
Marco Schouten
Member From: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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posted 17 September 2000 07:28 AM
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Evans and Webb both make amps for the European market.------------------
Steelin' Greetings
Marco Schouten
Sho-Bud Pro III Custom |
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