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Impedance Ratio: The Easiest Way to Decipher Output Transformers

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Uncle Doug

Uncle Doug

5 жыл бұрын

Output transformers (OPT's) serve a critical purpose in tube amplifier circuits. To function properly, their primary winding must match the impedance of the output tube(s) while the secondary winding must match the speaker impedance. By determining the Impedance Ratio of an OPT, we can quickly determine its suitability for use with any combination of output tube and speaker impedance......using math so simple it can be done mentally.
This video will explain how to quickly determine the Impedance Ratio of any OPT, even if it is unmarked and has no available specification data. Then it will demonstrate how the Impedance Ratio can be utilized to quickly determine which output tubes and speaker combinations the OPT can be used with. It will also show how to determine the impedance for all output tube(s) using readily available data.
In addition, we will get an update on the 1930 Ford ratrod and the furry musical trio: Jack, Ollie, and KC.
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@elitalbot-minkin8608
@elitalbot-minkin8608 5 жыл бұрын
Uncle Doug might be the coolest cat on KZfaq.....And DEFINITELY one of the best instinctive teachers. Thanks for another informative video, sir.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Eli. Thanks !!!
@damianvila
@damianvila 5 жыл бұрын
He surely is the coolest can in the clowder! And a fine clowder he has there! 😸
@NewYorkSong1
@NewYorkSong1 5 жыл бұрын
Man ain't THAT right!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
I hope you mean "cat", Damian :)
@denniswalsh8476
@denniswalsh8476 5 жыл бұрын
He sure is. My electronics instructor at the voc I went to in late the 60s was pretty good.... but his circuit explainations were lame compared to Uncle Doug.
@susanjoy1969
@susanjoy1969 5 жыл бұрын
I learn more from Uncle Doug than any electronics instruction source. His smooth voice, combined with "down to basics" approach are just great. The levity of adding in a current cat status here and there are just great. I could listen to him all day, and have learned so much. He goes into technical aspects effectively, and doesn't insult as he goes way back to basic concepts to ensure he's grabbing all audience members regardless of their own knowledge base. These are just great.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Wow.....thanks so much. I really appreciate the very nice comments.
@romannumeral5547
@romannumeral5547 19 күн бұрын
Uncle Doug, a real renaissance man. Great video about impedance matching and great job on your rat rod. You have skills. 😊
@ImmitH
@ImmitH 4 жыл бұрын
This is the best hands down the best video explaining impedance ratios, in a way that an idiot (me) can understand it. I can tell you are a teacher in your profession. Thank you!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 4 жыл бұрын
You're quite welcome, Ik. Thanks for your nice comments.
@audiotechlabs4650
@audiotechlabs4650 5 жыл бұрын
A very "in depth" look at OP transformers. This is a tried and true method of matching unknown transformer tubes to speakers, but it was not well known, until now! Your presentation was easy to understand, although nothing about impedance matching is easy, you did an excellent job of explaining it all. You truly are a wonderful teacher! Whether your students knew it or not, they were extremely lucky to have had you as their teacher! You did what I would have done with the Rat Rod. Painting the wheels did not take away from the Rat Rod's over all look. The mods you did were spot on! You are almost ready to start racing it. Thanxz
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, ATL. This was actually the third version of the video......I discarded the first two, thinking they were too pedantic. Hopefully, it will successfully convey the concept to a broad audience.
@GuteisFinger
@GuteisFinger 5 жыл бұрын
@@UncleDoug "Pedantic"?!!! I resemble that remark.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
It's my "big" word for the day, Carl :)
@audiotechlabs4650
@audiotechlabs4650 5 жыл бұрын
pedantic......never used that word before, but I'm a sucker for unused words and phases. Uncle Doug you are no pedant. A wonderfully explained way to further one's knowledge, in a precise, logical manner, is not pedantic! It's just the Uncle Doug way! Thanxz
@GuteisFinger
@GuteisFinger 5 жыл бұрын
@@UncleDoug Allow yourself one for each project and we'll be standing by with out dictionaries and the google. This is random, so please delete if inappropriate, but I found this cool short video comparing LDR vs. bias wiggle trem using two very nice Fender clones and some very tasty licks. Thought you and your viewers might find it of interest. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mL-IZ9SB1smqpmw.html
@mark5150ty
@mark5150ty 4 жыл бұрын
you're awesome Uncle Doug you always seem to put out something that helps me understand a project I am currently dealing with.
@Baldertun
@Baldertun 5 жыл бұрын
...As an old Norwegian saying: Good things cannot be said often enough - you are the best teacher ever.. Thank you :-)
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Wow. I really like old Nowegians.......and their sayings, Patrick :) Thanks so much. You're welcome.
@bengtjohansson6364
@bengtjohansson6364 6 ай бұрын
"if this sounds interesting...", well, you haven't disappointed yet. Another great and useful video, thanks Uncle Doug!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Ben.
@Finom1
@Finom1 5 жыл бұрын
Bless you Uncle Doug for sharing your wisdom with us!!! I have some organ transformers from a yard sale and did not know where to start. I also have some organ tube chassis with large transformers on them.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your measurements, F1. I hope you find some useful OPT's.
@andrewtomasello1177
@andrewtomasello1177 5 жыл бұрын
Dude, I love your channel, your literally handing down the knowledge of tube amps to people. I've repaired a few amps off you sharing your knowledge, thank you so much!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're quite welcome, Andrew. Keep up the good work.
@damianred2003
@damianred2003 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Uncle Doug. My grandfather left me a box of used tubes and output transformers. Now thanks to this video I will be able to properly give life to vintage amplifiers. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and your work. It is amazing and impeccable as always
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Demian :)
@anavictorialadulce
@anavictorialadulce 3 жыл бұрын
No single thumbs-up button is enough for the gratitude I'd like to express for a clear, concise, BS-free explanation. Thank you, Uncle Doug. Subbing immediately!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks so much, Ana. Welcome aboard :)
@anavictorialadulce
@anavictorialadulce 3 жыл бұрын
@@UncleDoug Seriously, though. Here I was thinking maybe I wasn't smart enough after seeing so many arcane, byzantine and even cryptic explanations and you made it all click. That's another wonderful talent of yours. Can't get enough of this channel, so please do keep them coming! Sincere thanks and congrats!
@LarryDeSilva64
@LarryDeSilva64 5 жыл бұрын
I must say I have never seen or heard an explanation of the easiest way to Decipher the impedance ration of an Output Transformer as you have today. You made it very easy to understand. Thanks Uncle Doug all my best to you and your four kitties. You really did some phenomenal work on the Ford hot rod Uncle Doug. Hope you got it for a decent price with all the work you have had to put into it.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Larry. These old hotrods are all investments for me, so I have to buy them right or risk losing money.
@peetena1481
@peetena1481 5 жыл бұрын
Uncle Doug are you aware of YT channel called Mr Carlson's Lab ? He has built some really useful measurement tools that cannot be found anywhere else and for reasonable cost. Nifty time saving devices. Just thought I'd ask and maybe some of those test boxes could make your consignment estimates/repairs more cost effective (I'm thinking of that recent hacked Fender nightmare you set straight likely at great cost to you in additional time spent). His channel is highly addictive just so you know. Keep up the fantastic work !
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I am familiar with Mr. Carlson, Peete. I like his manner and his work.
@Slaayderocks
@Slaayderocks 3 жыл бұрын
Very Excellent instructor!... Way better than my old HS Electronics theory AND shop instructors (who were just obsolete GE engineers)! You've opened up and are KEEPING ALIVE... the ART of old school tube design. I've got over 40 yrs in electronic design and now have grand kids interested in the way things used to be done (when they asked about vinyl records, and one building an amp)... so, just so you know... you have some YOUNG new fans too!!! Thanks for helping NEW generations keep the old school arts alive!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your very kind words, S. This is exactly the news I love to hear. We need "new blood" to keep our hobby alive.
@williampringle2307
@williampringle2307 7 ай бұрын
Watching this over Chritmass hols and want to say all the best for the new year from Portugal. Living a shoestring , delux shanti,off grid(ish(got 220 volts pluss donkeys(future transport hopefully) and setting up a small workshop to fix my amps and guitars, used to work on a valve stuff in late 60s in the Navy (FAA uk)Aircraft then had racks with Nav computers (analouge) comms transmitters recievers radar gear.,etc all driven by mini valves. At 71. now its so nice watching your vids and learning and being awakened by you,a truly gifted teacher your kindness comes over, what a softy with the critters❤ as well as your mischievous side (cars😊) thanks and hang on to the kid in you
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the very nice comments, William. Will do ;)
@jk-76
@jk-76 5 жыл бұрын
I have several old air conditioners. Don't know there actual working condition, but a couple of em have York 210 compressors. That thing would be slick and cool.
@DogsLife12
@DogsLife12 Жыл бұрын
Every time I have a question that needs answering about tube amps, the first thing I do is search for one of your videos. 9 times out of 10 my question will be answered in a way I can understand. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it, DL. It is our intention to be clear and helpful.
@revoxjazz8317
@revoxjazz8317 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely, there should not be many people as calm as Uncle Doug explaining in detail the details of technical areas as specific as is the case with transformers. This is undoubtedly needed by all of us. Thanks for the explanation, Uncle Doug. Stay safe! Macedo Pinto Portugal
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, RJ. Although I are always excited to discuss tube amp theory, apparently it is not evident in my voice ;)
@efmvii
@efmvii 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you - people on forums make this very difficult to understand. Now i’m going to go re-test all of my mystery transformers
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 2 жыл бұрын
Good luck, F.
@bluesman97
@bluesman97 5 жыл бұрын
Uncle Doug You gave it away when you had the color order written down. LOL!!!.. Still Your the BEST online Mentor I've ever come across.. Thanks from Austin Tx.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, BM. Always good to hear from a fellow Texan.
@user-su5sq5ib3i
@user-su5sq5ib3i Жыл бұрын
I'm into ham radio and want to learn tubes so I can build my own AM transmitter. I am learning more from Doug about tune technology than I am about any tube radio guy on the internet. Thank you Doug!!!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Q. Thanks for the nice comments.
@dirkbonesteel
@dirkbonesteel 5 жыл бұрын
All that work on the car, I am most impressed with the wheels. Great idea
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dirk :)
@markschmitt5550
@markschmitt5550 3 жыл бұрын
Life can be terribly difficult sometimes... and when I need a healthy dose of calm, and a review of some of the principles behind our love of music and old amplifiers... I pull up a chair at Doug's place. That soothing voice... those famous quips... and the patient knowledge... and I'm all better and ready to face another day in our convoluted world. There will never be another Uncle Doug. Thank you sir! You are a saint... and greatly appreciated!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks so much, Mark. We're always here for you in your time of need, and look forward to hearing more from you in the future :)
@jjiacobucci
@jjiacobucci 3 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t say any better. It’s a wonderful day in the neighborhood ! With those gems of dry humor, it’s always an enjoyable visit c Uncle Doug !
@nikoladivic2786
@nikoladivic2786 Жыл бұрын
💔💔
@kevinwilkins9926
@kevinwilkins9926 5 жыл бұрын
This blew my mind. I never considered the impedance of the output tubes impacting the impedance of the secondary of the output transformer. Furthermore, I was about to rewatch your transformer videos to see if I could figure the secondary impedances of the mystery output transformer I have for my next build, then I get a notification for this video. Uncanny timing. lol Excellent video my friend. Thank you
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Kevin. The output tube impedance divided by the impedance ratio must equal the speaker impedance, so all three factors must be in agreement and each one affects the other two.
@zarchy55
@zarchy55 5 жыл бұрын
It’s not the impedance of the secondary that’s in play here. It’s the impedance of the speaker that is reflected through the transformer by the square of the turns ratio. This is the effective load seen by the tubes. This should be matched to the tube output impedance.
@arnenym
@arnenym Жыл бұрын
Great explanation. Finally i know how i can use a transformer that have been lying in a drawer for many years. TIPS. I used a 240 - 12 Volt AC-AC adapter made for AC guitar pedals.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug Жыл бұрын
We're glad the videos are helpful, Arn.
@acesteele8559
@acesteele8559 4 жыл бұрын
I'm so Happy! I WATCHED THIS, followed along, with my trusty calculator & actually understood this ~ I feel like I regained the knowledge I missed by not paying attention, when my father tried to instill this info in me when I was 12 years old. Thank you, Uncle Doug! Much appreciated!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 4 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure, Ace......glad it was helpful.
@acesteele8559
@acesteele8559 4 жыл бұрын
@@UncleDoug It certainly WAS! I am most greatful!
@garyeggleton1142
@garyeggleton1142 5 жыл бұрын
This is the tube amp video that I needed......I have seen this referenced many times on forums, and couldnt wrap my head around it.....Thank you
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Gary. I hope it's helpful.
@jeff7807
@jeff7807 5 жыл бұрын
Uncle Doug your a great teacher, that is a rare gift these days. You really have a way about you that makes leaning fun.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear, Jeff. Thanks !!
@ElmoSyr
@ElmoSyr 2 жыл бұрын
There's so much useful info in this video. I tried to like this video so many times, because I thought that it was a totally different video with new info. You're a treasure trove Uncle Doug! Btw I just repaired, retubed and biased my first Marshall amp much thanks to info that you've shared on your channel. Thank you Uncle Doug!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, Elmo. Thanks so much :)
@PrinceWesterburg
@PrinceWesterburg 5 жыл бұрын
This was long but worth every minute - its obvious you where a teacher, nice slow, even tempered pace which is easy to follow but goes in. I have a mountain of output transformers that this will be essential for - bless you sir! :D
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Prince. I always feel obligated to explain every detail and then reiterate key points, which takes some time, but generally works well with beginning and intermediate students. I'm glad you found the information helpful.
@PrinceWesterburg
@PrinceWesterburg 5 жыл бұрын
@@UncleDoug - Would you believe I've built valve circuits for decades and only late last year learnt Ohm's Law. Everyone says its so tough but, errr, nope! Once again thanks for blowing my mind - I really had not the first clue that the secondary impedence was in any way linked to primary coil voltage or valve resistance, these are transformers after all! LOL :o)
@decsnspace
@decsnspace 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Uncle Doug! This has been a huge mystery to me for years and you found a way to teach it in less than an hour. My overall understanding of amplifier circuits has just gone up a notch! Thank you sir!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, DS :)
@buzzawuzza3743
@buzzawuzza3743 5 жыл бұрын
Uncle Doug, Just bought an old tube amp made by Alamo, the Texas company you mention in your videos. The model is an Embassy and it's been serviced by one of those Mickey Mouse guys you warn about. It works and the sound is okay. Got it cheap from a guy for twenty five bucks. He said the tubes were worth more than that. You should see the "modern art" paint job on the thing! You talk about little white paint drips? This thing looks like it was attacked by the Dutch Boy Paints kid! Can't wait to play it with some volume when I jam with the guys, I live in an apartment and don't want to piss off the neighbors. Thanks for the videos, Uncle Doug, I've learned a lot.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Buzz. I hope it sounds great !!
@SeanWeaver
@SeanWeaver Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I got one of the questions wrong but quickly figured out my mistake. I was looking at the wrong column in the tube manual (AB2 instead of AB1)!!! All good now. Learned a lot
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear, Sean. Keep up the good work.
@GORF_EMPIRE
@GORF_EMPIRE 2 жыл бұрын
Having always wanting to design a guitar amp, the one think I've always known is the closer one matches the OPT to the tubes being used, the better the frequency response. This video is priceless for exactly that reason and so are you Uncle Doug! Thanks for all you share with us 'whippersnappers". I hope to do you proud with my amp design one day. EDIT: That Ford is looking rude! Great work!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, G. I'm glad the video was helpful.
@GORF_EMPIRE
@GORF_EMPIRE 2 жыл бұрын
@@UncleDoug Not at all sir... thank you!
@kennethmeese
@kennethmeese 5 жыл бұрын
Hello Uncle Doug, I happened to stumble upon your channel I have absolutely no interest in electronics repair however I couldn't stop watching your videos I was very impressed with your knowledge. Anyway, the reason I'm writing is I have a Marshall Class 5 tube amp that I bought used without a power cord so I couldn't test it first. After buying a power cord (plug-in type) I plugged the amp in to test it and nothing happened. Upon closer inspection where the plug plugs in I noticed it said "Mains Input 230V" So apparently this amp was made to be sold in the UK not here in America. I spoke to Marshall via email explaining the problem they said I need a new Mains input for 110V. After making numerous phone calls I can't find anybody in my area who fixes amps without charging $200 just to look at it. I could probably do it myself but I've heard it could be dangerous if you touch the wrong capacitor so I don't want to do it. Do you repair amps or just restore old amps for yourself? If I mailed you my amp could you repair it for me at a reasonable cost?
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
It depends on what you consider to be "reasonable", Kenneth. I can tell you that shipping it both ways, combined with parts and labor will cost more than double your local price......so you might be better off seeking local help. One final suggestion: Most European amps made for 230VAC also have primary winding leads for 115VAC. Before you spend a fortune, check the power transformer to see if there are one or two extra (generally black) wires not connected. You might still need some help, but at least you won't have to buy a $150 power transformer.
@matthewf1979
@matthewf1979 5 жыл бұрын
Ohhhhh boy! My favorite subject! Thanks Uncle Doug. People NEED to know this stuff for repairs/modifications/scratch builds. Give the kitties some pets and treats for me.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Matt. I will :)
@pda49184
@pda49184 5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant presentation Doug.. Years ago I learnt about TX's whilst doing my Ham Radio exam, but here we are 50 years down the line and I'd forgotten most of it. I'm pleased to say I got your quiz correct which is down to your laid back, detailed & precise teaching,. Nice to see the cats & the Hot Rod as well. If you tried driving that on UK roads you'd be arrested, ha-ha !.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Pete. The cops can't ticket what they can't catch :)
@pda49184
@pda49184 5 жыл бұрын
@@UncleDoug Ha-ha.. How very true...But our lot are equipped with helicopters & 'stingers' (spikes that are placed on the road to puncture all your tyres (or should I say tires !) when you dive over them) .. They're about to get commercial drones , no doubt equipped with cruse missiles, ha-ha...
@pf3480
@pf3480 5 жыл бұрын
Uncle Doug, thanks for the inspiration! I am on my 3 vintage amp build thanks to you. Been a blast learning from you and my clones have received rave reviews. Thanks for providing the knowledge that moves beyond duplication of a circuit and comprehensive understanding of a circuit. You are a good dude!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Paul. Thanks for all the very nice comments.
@curtislucka9954
@curtislucka9954 5 жыл бұрын
Dude you are living the dream! Thanks for the hot rod addendums - definitely adds color. Oh yes, the transformer tutorial was great too!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Curtis. Thanks !!!
@brittisaacrossman
@brittisaacrossman 5 жыл бұрын
As soon as I saw this video title, I thought of how I use a pair of 6V6GT's for my 1484. I pair an 8 ohm 15" speaker with the 4 ohm tap. Interestingly, that means I can push the 6V6's to a good amount of power with less worry that I might damage that little OPT! Thanks for covering an example that is close to my heart!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Britt :)
@lee-zu9bs
@lee-zu9bs Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You are a very good teacher! And you are so kind to share your experience and wisdom to explain these things in such a simple way! 👍🤗
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Lee. Glad you enjoyed it :)
@christopherchirico8170
@christopherchirico8170 5 жыл бұрын
Once again Uncle Doug, you make it plain as day. A master.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chris.
@DetroitWrecker666
@DetroitWrecker666 5 жыл бұрын
This channel really is a WEALTH of information! Really great video!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, DW :)
@cawfeedawg
@cawfeedawg 5 жыл бұрын
UD has Legendary Teaching and communication skills.. THanks for this great video Doug!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, CD. Thanks so much :)
@troyprosser4890
@troyprosser4890 5 жыл бұрын
Once again THANKYOU! I have finally bought a 5F1 kit and making the cabinet etc. You have taught me and I think alot of others so much.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Troy.
@dynotec1
@dynotec1 Жыл бұрын
Hello Doug, I just wanted to say Thank You for this video, I learned so much! I followed your set up and it worked great. I have been watching all of your videos and taking notes along the way. I watch a lot of other electronic channels and I have to say that your style of presenting (teaching) is unparalleled. Say hello to the kitties for me. Bart
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your very nice comments, Bart. We're glad the videos are helpful.
@stuartewoldt1513
@stuartewoldt1513 2 жыл бұрын
Glad i Just became part of the Family Uncle Doug. You are a Life Saver.....
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 2 жыл бұрын
So are we, Stuart. Welcome aboard :)
@stuartewoldt1513
@stuartewoldt1513 2 жыл бұрын
@@UncleDoug I do try to work on amps. Found a 1978 WEBB 6-14 E in the trash. Inside the back of the amp was a old Peavy 705-18771 transformer. Surprised the old Peavy sticker was still intact. Its in a complete metal casing 4" tall 6" across. I'm gonna dig into this amp but apparently there somewhat rare. I can't believe someone threw it in the trash, could've at least parted it out. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, think I got 1 extra IQ point👍
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 2 жыл бұрын
@@stuartewoldt1513 You're welcome, Stuart. Best of luck with your project.
@federicobottos5302
@federicobottos5302 7 ай бұрын
Man, thank you so much!!! This is basically pure gold, thanks for sharing ❤
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 7 ай бұрын
You're welcome, Federico.
@hakanberg8670
@hakanberg8670 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing, I was just today researching how to calculate the transformer impedance of two unknown toroids I have - and then this pops up in my playlist! Thank you sir for your, as always, very interesting and educational videos! 🙂
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, HB. I hope the video is helpful.
@DrQuadrivium
@DrQuadrivium 5 жыл бұрын
*As usual - a pleasure to watch.* I love the perfect balance between serious information an subtle sardonic humour. Keep it up sir ;-) .
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, DQ. We will :)
@carlman14
@carlman14 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video Doug. It helped me reverse-engineer an amplifier I have. And I finally have a clear understanding of output transformers!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 3 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear, Carl. Thanks for making our day :)
@fatwillie7854
@fatwillie7854 5 жыл бұрын
2:54 re testing an output transformer that is already installed in an amp - many tube amps (especially Fenders) have the output jack wired so that the tip shunt throws the transformer's output to ground if there is no plug inserted; for this reason, measurements are best taken by inserting a plug in the output jack and attaching the test leads to the tip and sleeve contacts of the plug. If the test leads are connected to the jack contacts inside the amp with no plug inserted, you'll be reading a short. I'm sure you (Uncle Doug) know this, but a lot of your viewers are noobs, and it's been my experience that if there is a way to screw up, a noob will always find it. ;-) 3:20 re "standard" wire coloration - the primary red/blue/brown convention doesn't apply for Brit (and some other) transformers, and on old Fender tranny secondaries the common lead is usually black, with the positive lead being green. If there's more than one impedance (rare) the third lead is usually yellow. This is a great vid - I haven't thought about this stuff for probably 30 years. I have a Fluke 289 which can resolve .001 ohm, so I do most of my mystery-tranny ID tests by ohming the windings. After the amp is built, I do power testing with a scope and a testload to find out what kind of tubes I can use with it. But I'm a dangerous kinda guy...don't try this at home, noobs. ;-)
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your excellent suggestions and input, Willie. We really appreciate them.
@fatwillie7854
@fatwillie7854 5 жыл бұрын
@@UncleDoug Aw, shucks, ;-)
@christopherallen5603
@christopherallen5603 2 жыл бұрын
Thank God for Uncle Doug, coming from me who gets lost past standard Algebra.. Uncle Doug has helped me understand more math than I ever have..which still ain't that much 🤨
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 2 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear, Chris. You made our day :)
@christopherallen5603
@christopherallen5603 2 жыл бұрын
Hey thank you! You and Brad the Guitologist have taught me more about amp circuits than I ever thought I'd know.. and the more videos you guys post, the better I get. You guys are why I have a resistor on a wire with a speaker jack plug for a cap discharge, and an old repurposed lamp for a current limiter. Keep it up!!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 2 жыл бұрын
@@christopherallen5603 Thanks for sharing your experiences, Chris.....they make the production of tech videos worthwhile.
@jamesbruno5896
@jamesbruno5896 5 жыл бұрын
UD that was a brilliant explanation! Clear concise & easy to understand! Love that exhaust tone can't wait to go on a ride along! Thank you Sir!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, James. Thanks !!!
@marklange8894
@marklange8894 5 жыл бұрын
I just love it when you teach, if I would have had you as a math teacher in school maybe I would be better at math. Thank goodness there are a ton of electronics calculators online or I would be sunk. I did come up with a speaker combination resembling something that you recently worked on, not exactly but close, that would work for the 6L6GC at 450 VDC Plate voltage and that transformer. Six 4 ohm speakers in series-parallel (2 parallel sets of 3 speakers, 4 ohms each in series) would give you 12 ohms impedance. But other than Silvertone you don't see a lot of 6 speaker cabinets. Probably be cheaper to buy a different transformer rather than six 4 ohm speakers unless you just happened to have some laying around. Just had to give you a little grief, I was the kid in the back row saying ”but teacher what if you did this or that”. Another great video, I really like the rake that you added to the Rat Rod, very classic stance now. I would have probably put N50/15’s on the back. But I am a 70’s wide back tire kinda car guy. I do usually prefer to see some side wall though. Not a fan of the 20’s and 22’s that look like a super heavy duty caster wheel, or a 1920’s solid rubber Truck tire, all wheel with about an inch of sidewall showing. Oh and the header baffles sound great, sounds a bit like a 3/4 cam in that engine, a little lope at idea then smooths right out with a few RPMs. Very good and informative video.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, so much, Mark. Yes, with different speaker combinations, you can achieve all sorts of odd secondary impedance values.......but I didn't want to complicate matters by delving into a separate subject. Most viewers probably use a single speaker and would be best served by learning how to match it to their output tubes. I too like fat back tires and have a nice pair of 12" x 10.5" Ansen "gasser" wheels that will bolt right up to the rear end and make it look like a steamroller......but for now, I'm going with the 17" red wheels and brand new Coker Excelsiors (not cheap) :) Maybe when these tires get some wear.
@PatrickInCayman
@PatrickInCayman 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Uncle Doug! This is a jewel of information. Totally clarifies a lot about both tube and transformer selection. Your videos are just awesome.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, PF. That's great to hear :)
@stuartvealey
@stuartvealey 5 жыл бұрын
I don't think I'd want to meet the person who would down vote you. Thankfully there are very few of them. Great job!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Most of them are probably confined to psychiatric hospitals, Stuart, so there is little chance of encountering one out in the real world :) Thanks !!!
@jk-76
@jk-76 5 жыл бұрын
I don't know how I missed this video. This was genius. Thanks Doug!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, J&K :)
@yongkywijaya644
@yongkywijaya644 9 ай бұрын
Terima kasih paman Doug, pengertian dan pengajaran tentang trafo sangat menginsirasi saya yang baru belajar tentang trafo output untuk amplifier tabung...
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 9 ай бұрын
Sama-sama. Saya senang videonya informatif.
@danielcgomez
@danielcgomez 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent Tutorial Uncle Doug! I've always wanted to figure this stuff out ...and your explanation has been the most logical & easiest to understand that I've come across thus far! Keep the videos coming!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Daniel. We will :)
@gregdoran5850
@gregdoran5850 5 жыл бұрын
Aha! once again you've made it perfectly clear. I'm very appreciative of your knowledge! Thank you!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Greg.
@alorenger
@alorenger 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much on clearing up the speaker impedance schooling us on the formulations on the making us look smart to our ladies ! Super neat "rat rod" and the innovations you did on the sweet ride showing all ideas to soup our own rides and Fender amps ! Chico-Detroit
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Chico.
@300poundbassman
@300poundbassman 2 жыл бұрын
Love that 34. And your. Tutorial on impedance ratio was 😃 great thank you
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks twice, William :)
@gib412
@gib412 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent information Doug. Watching your videos takes me back to my VOTEC electronics classes in my high school years. I had some great instructors that really knew how to make the material interesting as well as being able to present it in a way that made learning it easy and made you want to learn more. Thanks for all of the work you put into these videos.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, SA. Thanks so much :)
@scottessig542
@scottessig542 5 жыл бұрын
This video is extremely useful, I used this technique on a project I am working on and characterized the O.T.. Then in researching the tube characteristics found that the bias used, FIXED or CATHODE also changes the plate to plate output impedance.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, it does, Scott. You have to factor in all the variables when determining the plate impedance.
@EngineeringVignettes
@EngineeringVignettes 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Uncle Doug, a very good tutorial on measuring transformer characteristics through its impedance reflection (conservation of power). This can be a real head scratcher to newcomers and this video clearly shows the process of working it out. Very nice. Cheers, - Eddy
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Eddy.
@chokkan7
@chokkan7 5 жыл бұрын
Uncle Doug once again imparts the benefits of his years of experience (not to mention wisdom) to us lowly mortals...and we are humbly grateful indeed... When are Jack and Ollie going to release their Josie and the Pussycats tribute album? The world is waiting...
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, C7. They're in negotiations with MGM for an album/movie deal.
@FraJa1980
@FraJa1980 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Uncle Doug, fist i apologize for the long story..... second i'm a long time subscriber, have commented on numerous videos which most always got replied to in a friendly manner and i just wanted to let you know how grateful i am to one such as yourself in helping us understand valve tech a lot better. Also you inspired me to start my own video series of a cool tube project soon, will be uploading a video of it later today or maybe tomorrow but i think you will really like it. It's a 1950's Hohner Electronium amplifier originally intended for Accordeon that's going to be a guitar amp but the catch is the tube pre-amp is in the accordeon in the original combo design and i don't have that so all i have now is a 2xel84 power amp. It works fine with a pre amp pedal that boosts about 6-10db and a speaker so i won't be changing anything on the original amp but i will need to build a pre amp with parts i intend to scour from other stuff as much as possible, in the original design the pre amp tubes are fed off a cable running from the amp (yeah b+ from amp to something you hold in your hands...) and the socket is still there on the chassis so i hope to find a plug and build a Fender Exelsior type separate pre amp. Sadly i don't have the original cabinet but what i do have is easily just as or maybe even cooler, an old RCA400 Deluxe suitcase speaker cab covered in dark green/brown Croc skin tolex with a metal grill screen. I intended to just gut the amp for parts because i wanted to build a Marshall style head and cab instead of a combo but when i went to pick it up the guy also had this cabinet laying around and i decided to buy that too and build this combo. Anyway .... long story short I hope you'll take a gander when i put the fist video up and again thank you very much for teaching and inspiring. Best wishes, Frans
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
I would be honored to view your first homebuilt amp project, Frans. Just provide a link and we'll be there for the premier.
@FraJa1980
@FraJa1980 5 жыл бұрын
@@UncleDoug Thank you! had some technical problems yesterday when i wanted to put part 1 up so we'll try again later this evening and if it works this time i'll drop the link!
@FraJa1980
@FraJa1980 5 жыл бұрын
@@UncleDoug Hi Uncle Doug, i finally got the first video of my project up, this narating videos is much harder than people think so it took me a while to do the best i can but i think you'll like it very much, or at least i hope so. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7WFf9h6sduZYH0.html That's the link, i gave you a little shoutout at the end, hope that's ok. Enjoy and if you have any tips or advice on the project that would be greatly appreciated. Best regards, Frans
@69mercurycyclone44
@69mercurycyclone44 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this excellent information. I have a few transformers that are not marked. This video is going to be saved in my files! Love the rat rod and thanks for sound check! Music to my ears! Great work on the rod, she is a beautiful car Thanks again!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're quite welcome, Merc. I hope the video is helpful.
@bobvines00
@bobvines00 5 жыл бұрын
Uncle Doug, This was a great and easily understandable video. I hope that you do more for us tube amp newbies, before we ruin an old amp. And please keep us up to date on the ratrod too!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. We will, Bob, in both regards :)
@rachelcampanella5426
@rachelcampanella5426 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff UD! This was a bit of a mystery to me, but I now completely understand it.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
That's great news, Rachel :)
@danielcrook9504
@danielcrook9504 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Uncle Doug...after a few months of reading tube hi-fi articles, I notice that they are mostly interested in clear, undistorted signal and output. Cool but not quite the same as guitar amps which, as we know need a little scragg, scrunt or whatever term one likes. I stripped a Stromberg Carlson P.A. head, in part because I didn't know enough to modify such an amp for guitar amp use and partly because I have been a metal worker for most of my life, wanted to build from scratch, wanted to build my first push-pull amp for guitar, and whether true or not, I read that the late Ken Fischer felt that an aluminum chassis makes as good or better chassis and ground platform as steel. The donor amp has inside the bottom cover the original schematic which was written with 6L6 tubes in mind. These were replaced with a beautiful pair of Tung-Sol 6550 tubes that look brand new. I ran my O.T. per your video clip and it is huge iron, has outputs for 4, 8 and 16 0hm output and I got very similar results throughout and there is one more wire that I couldn't figure out that shows about 55 volts with a 6 volt variac input. I have tied this one off to the side but it is a shielded connection with the wire, a covering, likely the shield, and then the final covering. This original amp, designed for P. A. must have had well over 100 watts of power and it had only a couple of resistor strips completely laden end to end with various value resistors, mostly 1/4 and 1/2 watt sizes , used a 5Y3 rectifier and for preamps used one 12SQ7, the old metal clad type and one 12SA7, also metal type. I have bent a spacious 18*10*21/2 inch aluminum chassis, have my transformers mounted at each back corner and turned as to help alleviate hum. At this point, I can build anything I want and it looks as if the 5E3 Deluxe circuit is simple enough, has many web help sites and many modifications possible. For my first Push Pull circuit I wanted to keep it simple enough to have good results and not go modding away until after I get a working amp, at least. The P.T is also huge and puts out over 700 volts on the H.T. side with an input voltage of 127 volts from the wall socket. Having said all that , would you recommend a different circuit, different tubes, schematic, long tail pair vs the original PI, sensible screen taps, if needed and any other info you could give. I thank you as do many of your readers for clear, informative teaching. I could read every book I could find about amps but this stuff requires actual hands on building and is certainly more than that little Champ clone I built in 2015 so here I go. Your clips are a great help and you are an excellent teacher. My apologies for such a long winded comment. The hot rod is awesome ! Thanks, Daniel
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 2 жыл бұрын
Greetings, Daniel. I really enjoyed reading your plans and observations. I think you'll find that a nice pair of 6L6GC's is topped out at around 50W, most likely a bit less. If you want a nice sounding amp with no effects, either a 5E3 Deluxe (medium volume) or 5F6A Bassman (higher volume) would do. If you want reverb and tremolo, go with a Princeton Reverb. Good luck.
@iankipling5904
@iankipling5904 4 жыл бұрын
WOW! finally the penny has dropped! and I understand some of the output transformer matching theory. Thanks Uncle Doug for explaining it in a way I can clearly comprehend. I have now discovered that the new output transformer that I have fitted in my amp should have the 16 Ohm speakers connected to the 8 Ohm taps on the transformer wires. Not the wires marked 16 ohms because the EL84 tubes need an input impedance of 8K. Many thanks again Doug........keep up your great work.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 4 жыл бұрын
You're quite welcome, Ian. I'm glad you were able to put the information in the video to good use.
@jonnybeck6723
@jonnybeck6723 5 жыл бұрын
Once again your teaching style was so much more than wonderful so thanx so very much... this great vid just happens to coincide with my own inner querying about the use of different output tubes in low to medium powered amps (6L6's and 6CA7/EL34's in 20ish watt amps)... and 'though your rat's color scheme is still qualifying as "ratty" with flat primer black/rust splotches etc. I suspect (and hope) you'll move on to the land of cherry with uh maybe a super dark olive ("ooo I can see myself") ...but that's just me. Plus I wuz really tickled pink when you goosed the gas and she momentarily tipped to the right... that was So cool. I really dig the 'mechanicky' theme where things are all well thought out and yet somehow not cheezy or gooey... like the look of the silver finned drums... just perfect. Just love how things are comin' together. Thanx again Uncle Doug. Hey we almost caught a full on shot of you reflected in the baby moon!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jonny. I hope the video is helpful. Glad you enjoyed the ratrod tour. I went for the "steampunk" look, with gauges and controls strewn about......and hope the baby moon reflection didn't reveal too much :)
@russmilton4491
@russmilton4491 5 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thanks for the time & effort to put it together & post it. One comment I would add is that colour coding goes out the window with typical UK Marshall transformers, eg; Red, white & brown primary with brown being the CT / B+, and orange, green, yellow, grey secondaries, orange being the common. Thanks again.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Russ. I have noticed that UK color schemes differ from those in the U.S.
@cmguitar50
@cmguitar50 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Uncle Doug - I learned something from your video, as expected. You made my day!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, CM. That's good news.
@amityrockwell5162
@amityrockwell5162 5 жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen in a while, thank you very much for your work. Wonderful car too!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks twice, Amity.
@AmIonArock
@AmIonArock 5 жыл бұрын
I know your busy guy but sure wished you answered my question about the organ tear down I had sent you, always a fan. Just because learned so much from you.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
I seem to recall answering it, AA. You're right about being busy, with at least 100 questions and comments a day.....there is simply no time for lengthy dissertations. In addition, I have virtually no knowledge of organ equipment. I'm sorry if the answer was inadequate.
@rohankhemraj
@rohankhemraj 5 жыл бұрын
This was just great uncle doug. The explanation was very clear. Another great video.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rohan :)
@rohankhemraj
@rohankhemraj 3 жыл бұрын
@@UncleDoug I recently completed a 100-watt plexi kit amp and had some trouble with it. In the end, the problem was a mislabeled output transformer. By modifying the procedures you presented in this video, I systematically tested the transformer to determine the common, 4, 8 and 16 ohm wires. Now I know the common was yellow, not white. To be safe I compared calculated the effective load resistances with a similar Hammond unit. Thanks for the video.
@vhm14u2c
@vhm14u2c 5 жыл бұрын
The knowledge you give is priceless. Thanks for sharing!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Vince. Thanks for the acknowledgement.
@msaradio7455
@msaradio7455 5 жыл бұрын
Outstanding teacher!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Justin :)
@jochoui
@jochoui 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Uncle Doug! Amazing! It really help's me finding the truth about the Fender Bassman 70 with a special OT tap (switching jack). Lots of bad information on this topic! 4 and 2 ohms tap! Thanks a lot!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Jo.
@sharkskinboy
@sharkskinboy 2 жыл бұрын
Another awesome and highly enlightening video. Many thanks! And the rat rod is super cool too!!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, SB :)
@bobross6802
@bobross6802 5 жыл бұрын
On my bench I still sit my coffee on an old RCA tube manual ... another great vid !!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Bob :)
@rolandmengedoth2191
@rolandmengedoth2191 2 жыл бұрын
Impressive that you have the Library available with all the Tube parameters of the different Tubes. Good and easy to follow explainations to a very interesting and important subject because Output transformers are very important Devices in Tube Amplifiers. And a really good prove that mathematics works. And by the way, from an engeneering point of view, an impedance is a very complex arrangement of different parameters. Greetings from Germany.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 2 жыл бұрын
Greetings to you, Roland. Thanks for your kind and supportive input.
@daveanderson5680
@daveanderson5680 5 жыл бұрын
Great info for peeps like me with numerous unknown vintage output xfmrs laying around.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
That's good to hear, Dave.
@markharman9896
@markharman9896 5 жыл бұрын
Great Video. You are a great teacher.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mark.
@thats2kewl
@thats2kewl 5 жыл бұрын
Another great and informative video...thanx!! That Rat Rod looks and sounds awesome!!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, T2 :)
@coldfinger459sub0
@coldfinger459sub0 5 жыл бұрын
You made that very understandable that was the first time I could comprehend how to come up with the impedance and our relates to the use of vacuum tube and speakers by varying voltage
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear that, TL. Thanks.
@kubockferre5532
@kubockferre5532 4 жыл бұрын
very interesting about output transformer and you explain very well .thanks
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, KF.
@daveogarf
@daveogarf 5 жыл бұрын
"Tennessee"! I see what you did there, Uncle Doug! Since Mr. T is a Tuxedo kitty-kitty, he's named after one of my favorite early '60s cartoon characters (Voiced by Don Adams, who went on to become Maxwell Smart in "Get Smart"). "Come on and see, see, see... Tennessee Tuxedo..." And remember, "Tennessee Tuxedo... will NOT fail! Right, Mr. Whoopie?" I learned a HECKuva lot from you and this video! Thank you. (LOVE the Rat Rod!)
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
As usual, you're right on the money, Dave. That's his name.....Tennessee Tuxedo. One of my favorite penguins. I guess the next cat will be named Chumley :)
@profxpedals2009
@profxpedals2009 5 жыл бұрын
Great video uncle Doug! Love the pop quiz and the rat rod looks awesome! Than You
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Prof. Thanks !!!
@bigdaddylonglegz
@bigdaddylonglegz 5 жыл бұрын
Doug , this video came at the most opprotune time for me , I am converting a 1945 Kodascope sound projector into a guitar amp, and it used a 24 ohm speaker that needed replacement, but could not find a source , so I was going back and forth with using a 16 ohm or 32 ohm speaker. What complicated matters was the output transformer was in a sealed can and had only 5 leads. As my 6v6gt tubes were running a hot 12 watts of plate dissipation I was planning to incorporate a bucking transformer to knock the input voltage down to 105vac and reduce the plate dissipation down to 8 watts. Now I am hoping I can fine tune the output tube plate voltage to allow me to use a 16 ohm or 32 ohm speaker without fear, and max. output power
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
It sounds like you have quite a project going on, DR. I hope the video is helpful in making it a success. How are the 6V6's biased? Generally you can increase the grid bias a bit and bring down the PD.
@JasonTHutchinson
@JasonTHutchinson 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to explain the steps of the process with mathematical formulas. If I may make a suggestion, the current limiter would be better if it had an on/off switch. I built one based on your design, and it is nice being able to shut it off without unplugging it. I also added a 120v pilot light so I could tell when it is switched on. The light bulb is deceiving since most people will assume that there is no power to the unit and could be accidentally electrocuted. I have that plugged into a variac and an isolation transformer as well, so there is little chance of getting a bad shock. At some point I plan on building a self contained unit with the variac, isolation transformer and current limiter all in one, but what I have works for the time being.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your suggestion, Jason, but I have never understood the need to unplug or turn off a current limiter that only illuminates if there is a short circuit plugged into it. It presents no more threat than your TV or refrigerator when they aren't on or running.
@JasonTHutchinson
@JasonTHutchinson 4 жыл бұрын
@@UncleDoug I agree, the device itself is no more dangerous than a standard wall outlet when nothing is plugged into it. If there is a dead short, flipping the switch off is probably going to be quicker than unplugging the unit. There is also less wear and tear from having to unplug it every time you need to shut the power off. I'm planning to put something together that kills power to the bench. It will be cutting the power to the isolation transformer as well.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 4 жыл бұрын
@@JasonTHutchinson If there is a short in an electrical circuit such as an amplifier, the amp itself has a toggle switch that can be flipped just as fast, if not faster, than a switch on the current limiter. Adding another switch to the system is redundant. For the same reason, there is no need to plug and unplug the current limiter. Simply shut off the amp circuit and unplug it......as you would have to do even if there were a (superfluous) switch on the current limiter.
@GL64
@GL64 5 жыл бұрын
I love your restos and rebuilds, but this is the stuff that initially drew me in to your channel. As a novice amp builder/modder myself, this information as extremely valuable. Thanks for doing it. If I may make a suggestion...do something similar with a power transformer when you can. I'm still in the dark about deciphering and adding up amp-draw requirements and stuff like that.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, GL. I have already covered power transformer specifications and selection in previous videos. See the Supro TremoVerb series.
@hpelisr
@hpelisr 5 жыл бұрын
Well its good to see the Darf Vador mobile has been transformed into something a little more respectable, I don't think you will need the bullet proof glass now, people won't be afraid to see you coming. Great job.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Hack.
@carvingbone
@carvingbone 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Uncle Doug! Just what I needed to check out some unknown spec OTs I have sitting around! I do love your restauration videos and repairs but I also think these educational theworetical ones are superb and so well explained! Awesome!
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, CB. Viewer numbers drop when I post technical videos, but I still do it, because the technically-oriented viewers, like you, really seem to appreciate them.
@danielsaturnino5715
@danielsaturnino5715 5 жыл бұрын
As always, thanks for sharing. That will be one more trick up my sleeve. Great information.
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Daniel.
@jaymichaels5187
@jaymichaels5187 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your fantastic great tutorials on all things tube amp, Uncle Doug. Not many have that smooth ability to teach in a thorough and concise, yet very pleasant and clear and enjoyable manner as you. That '34 hot rod Ford and your vintage tube amps make it worth for Jeff Beck to pay you a visit :-))
@UncleDoug
@UncleDoug 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Jay. Thanks so much. Jeff is welcome anytime......Jack and Ollie are big fans :)
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