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Old 23rd Nov 2022, 11:21 am   #42
waynej4
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Join Date: Nov 2022
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Default Re: Quad II problem - Rectifier blowing (GZ32)

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Originally Posted by cathoderay57 View Post
Providing that you did actually remove the wires from the X, Y & Z terminals before measuring resistance to chassis (thereby eliminating any path to chassis from elsewhere in the wiring) there must be an internal short inside the output transformer. If so, that is most likely the cause of destruction of your rectifier valve. Getting the transformer rewound or replaced is your only option. Jerry
I did remove the wires from X, Y and Z, as per your guidance.

Thank you for the advice and help with this (to everyone who joined in). I'll look at options for the transformer. I did get a quote from Majestic. Will look to see if there are any rewind services out there too as another solution.
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