RP112 100 WATT COMBO.
Good Morning, I have a RP112 100 watt with a dubious past. Looking inside its a GP1 board and it appears to have a component missing. Looking to the right of the mains transformer there is a bank of 3 fuses, directly beneath that there is a black link and below that is were the component is missing and has been replaced by a piece of wire. Looking at a video of the same amp it appears to be a round fuse soldered link or could it be a thermal switch . This is a UK version, could anybody please help me with what that component is, many thanks.
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3 years 1 monthHi Mike, I have looked on…
Hi Mike, I have looked on the schematic for GP1 board but could not see anything, but must admit I am not an expert at that. The amp side of the connection goes to pin 7 on the valve base, I have not seen this on the other amps we have. I have bought another one today with a blown mains transformer which will be collected on the 15th, seller going on holiday, so at least will have something to look at. Many thanks for your time.
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11 years 4 monthsThe thermal switch shows as…
The thermal switch shows as a SPST switch connected to the low side of the power transformer primary side. The letters BLK appears next to the switch on the schematic. Also, clearer Power Supply Schematics are at the end of the pdf file. Scroll down to see them. -mgriffin
Music Man 4 x 10 65
Music Man RD50 1 X 10
Music Man 1 X 12 Extension cabinet.
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2 x Fender Silverface 100 watt Twin Reverbs.
2 x Fender Silverface 135 watt Twin Reverbs.
1 x Sound city Concorde.
2 x Wem Dominator 50 watt.
1 x Wen Dominator Bass
1 x Wem Mk1 Audiomaster.
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1 x Marshall JCM 800 100 watt head.
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3 years 1 monthHi Mike, found thermal fuses…
Hi Mike, found thermal fuses , but on the video showing this component clearly, it is marked up 50 volt 8 amps, one side connected to the two green and yellow wires from the transformer and the other to pin 7 on both valves, I thought at first it was a fuse but thank you for pointing out the thermal connection on the schematic, but the problem now is what to replace it with, as the thermal fuses are governed by selected temperatures so what would be the danger temperature for it to trip. I have just looked up BLK and its relation to thermal switches apparently it denotes the operating temperature but I could not find what that is. the solid link situated above this component also looks like a safety link as its connected to the 2 green wires on the transformer and pin 2 on the valve base where the diode and ceramic disc are connected, what to do next is the question. Just found BLK denotes 72 to 75 degrees does this sound about right to you.
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11 years 4 monthsI think BLK only refers to…
I think BLK only refers to the wire color Black. Just like BL is Blue. R/BLK is Red & Black wire. Anyway, I'm not sure what the temperature spec of the thermal switch is. I would guess 75 - 100 C. Newark Electronics has a very large selection. Take a look. -mgriffin
https://www.newark.com/c/sensors-transducers/sensors/temperature-sensor…
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11 years 4 monthsMusic Man 4 x 10 65
Music Man RD50 1 X 10
Music Man 1 X 12 Extension cabinet.
Music Man HD150 Reverb head
Music Man 412 GS cabinet
2 x Fender Silverface 100 watt Twin Reverbs.
2 x Fender Silverface 135 watt Twin Reverbs.
1 x Sound city Concorde.
2 x Wem Dominator 50 watt.
1 x Wen Dominator Bass
1 x Wem Mk1 Audiomaster.
1 x Wem Mk2 Audiomaster
1 x Marshall JCM 800 100 watt head.
1 x Marshall JCM 800 50 watt head
1 x Marshall JTM 45 head.
1 x Marshall 4 x 12 A.
1 x Marshall 4 x 12 b
1 x Marshall 2 x 12 Vintage.
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11 years 4 monthsAnyway, I'm not sure what…
Anyway, I'm not sure what the temperature spec of the thermal switch is. I would guess 75 - 100 C. Also 250Vac and 2Amp minimum rating. Newark Electronics has a very large selection. Take a look. -mgriffin
https://www.newark.com/c/sensors-transducers/sensors/temperature-sensor
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=100-65+thermal+switch
Music Man 4 x 10 65
Music Man RD50 1 X 10
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2 x Fender Silverface 100 watt Twin Reverbs.
2 x Fender Silverface 135 watt Twin Reverbs.
1 x Sound city Concorde.
2 x Wem Dominator 50 watt.
1 x Wen Dominator Bass
1 x Wem Mk1 Audiomaster.
1 x Wem Mk2 Audiomaster
1 x Marshall JCM 800 100 watt head.
1 x Marshall JCM 800 50 watt head
1 x Marshall JTM 45 head.
1 x Marshall 4 x 12 A.
1 x Marshall 4 x 12 b
1 x Marshall 2 x 12 Vintage.
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3 years 1 monthHi Mike, I have another…
Hi Mike, I have another RP112 100 delivered today with a blown mains transformer, luckily the part we have been debating is still in this one, it is a fuse, clearly marked on the outside 50 volts 8 amps and also marked on the chassis, tried to upload photos but site will not accept jpg extention .
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11 years 4 monthsI think the 50V rating is a…
I think the 50V rating is a DC spec. The AC Voltage spec is probably much higher.
Take a look at this data sheet...
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Music Man RD50 1 X 10
Music Man 1 X 12 Extension cabinet.
Music Man HD150 Reverb head
Music Man 412 GS cabinet
2 x Fender Silverface 100 watt Twin Reverbs.
2 x Fender Silverface 135 watt Twin Reverbs.
1 x Sound city Concorde.
2 x Wem Dominator 50 watt.
1 x Wen Dominator Bass
1 x Wem Mk1 Audiomaster.
1 x Wem Mk2 Audiomaster
1 x Marshall JCM 800 100 watt head.
1 x Marshall JCM 800 50 watt head
1 x Marshall JTM 45 head.
1 x Marshall 4 x 12 A.
1 x Marshall 4 x 12 b
1 x Marshall 2 x 12 Vintage.
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11 years 4 monthsI think the 50V rating is a…
I think the 50V rating is a DC spec. The AC Voltage spec is probably much higher.
Take a look at this data sheet...
Music Man 4 x 10 65
Music Man RD50 1 X 10
Music Man 1 X 12 Extension cabinet.
Music Man HD150 Reverb head
Music Man 412 GS cabinet
2 x Fender Silverface 100 watt Twin Reverbs.
2 x Fender Silverface 135 watt Twin Reverbs.
1 x Sound city Concorde.
2 x Wem Dominator 50 watt.
1 x Wen Dominator Bass
1 x Wem Mk1 Audiomaster.
1 x Wem Mk2 Audiomaster
1 x Marshall JCM 800 100 watt head.
1 x Marshall JCM 800 50 watt head
1 x Marshall JTM 45 head.
1 x Marshall 4 x 12 A.
1 x Marshall 4 x 12 b
1 x Marshall 2 x 12 Vintage.
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11 years 4 monthsBTW: On closer examination,…
BTW: On closer examination, those are "one shot" thermal fuses. In other words, they do not reset after they cool down. Can you try again to post a picture of the OEM part? If that doesn't work, can you send a picture to my email address?
Here is another place to look. https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/thermal-cutoffs-thermal-fuses/146 -mgriffin
Music Man 4 x 10 65
Music Man RD50 1 X 10
Music Man 1 X 12 Extension cabinet.
Music Man HD150 Reverb head
Music Man 412 GS cabinet
2 x Fender Silverface 100 watt Twin Reverbs.
2 x Fender Silverface 135 watt Twin Reverbs.
1 x Sound city Concorde.
2 x Wem Dominator 50 watt.
1 x Wen Dominator Bass
1 x Wem Mk1 Audiomaster.
1 x Wem Mk2 Audiomaster
1 x Marshall JCM 800 100 watt head.
1 x Marshall JCM 800 50 watt head
1 x Marshall JTM 45 head.
1 x Marshall 4 x 12 A.
1 x Marshall 4 x 12 b
1 x Marshall 2 x 12 Vintage.
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11 years 4 monthsMusic Man 4 x 10 65
Music Man RD50 1 X 10
Music Man 1 X 12 Extension cabinet.
Music Man HD150 Reverb head
Music Man 412 GS cabinet
2 x Fender Silverface 100 watt Twin Reverbs.
2 x Fender Silverface 135 watt Twin Reverbs.
1 x Sound city Concorde.
2 x Wem Dominator 50 watt.
1 x Wen Dominator Bass
1 x Wem Mk1 Audiomaster.
1 x Wem Mk2 Audiomaster
1 x Marshall JCM 800 100 watt head.
1 x Marshall JCM 800 50 watt head
1 x Marshall JTM 45 head.
1 x Marshall 4 x 12 A.
1 x Marshall 4 x 12 b
1 x Marshall 2 x 12 Vintage.
Yes. Most likely a Thermal…
Yes. Most likely a Thermal Switch. Check the schematic for RPs in Downloads and Resources. -mgriffin