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Re: 5E3 Filament circuit

4/12/2000 5:25 PM
rmike	Re: 5E3 Filament circuit Carl Z: thanks a bunch! Addictive is right! I've already got the transformers lined up for my next project (low power tweed twin). But first things first... I'm using 18 gauge solid core cloth covered wire. Let me just say that it took me an hour and a half to wire up two sockets and the pilot lite! It's hard as hell to bend (as you know)! although both leads are green, I keep track of which side is which by using continuity function of my DMM at the end of each lead in question. Seems to work, although different colors would have been the smart thing (mental note...). I've been religious about keeping the wire pressed to the chassis and twisted tightly. Again, thanks for the explicit description--it is exactly what I needed. Troy: I'm using a deluxe reverb OT (not exactly a 5E3 but should work well enough--plus you can't beat the price at $27.50!). For a PT i'm using a Hammond 272EX (hasn't arrived yet) from Angela.com. what trannies did you go with? mike

4/12/2000 5:25 PM

rmike

Re: 5E3 Filament circuit

Carl Z:

thanks a bunch! Addictive is right! I've already got the transformers lined up for my next project (low power tweed twin). But first things first... I'm using 18 gauge solid core cloth covered wire. Let me just say that it took me an hour and a half to wire up two sockets and the pilot lite! It's hard as hell to bend (as you know)! although both leads are green, I keep track of which side is which by using continuity function of my DMM at the end of each lead in question. Seems to work, although different colors would have been the smart thing (mental note...). I've been religious about keeping the wire pressed to the chassis and twisted tightly. Again, thanks for the explicit description--it is exactly what I needed.

Troy:
I'm using a deluxe reverb OT (not exactly a 5E3 but should work well enough--plus you can't beat the price at $27.50!). For a PT i'm using a Hammond 272EX (hasn't arrived yet) from Angela.com. what trannies did you go with?

mike

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