Bass Wielder Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 (edited) Hey guys, Hoping to make this a DIY (if not above my level) and not have to trouble my technician or my pocket too much! I picked this up and upon arrival I heard tumbling noises in the box. Turns out that it’s the transformer. I pushed the brown wire back onto the switch (seemed obvious) but not sure about the blue and green (if they go anywhere). Not sure that’s the original transformer as well🤷🏽♂️🫣 But I was assured that it worked perfectly (before being sent). Thoughts? Thanks guys SWR Workingmans 10 schem Rev 02_.pdf Workingman's 15-2004 Control Panel PCB.pdf Edited August 9 by Bass Wielder Sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 That looks bad! Solderings, screws... someone has done quite a lot of DIY. Seems that the transformer should be attached to the frame with two screws. The transformer lacks the ears or an extra frame. Green/yellow is always ground and nothing else. Why is it and that blue cable soldered (badly!) to the power connector? Where are those sealed Abiko connectors? While the amp looks very bad, you can fix it with patience. As the biggest faults are on the power line side, I would still suggest you show it to someone with accredited company. If your house burns, no one will pay you anything. Insurance requires firm systems, nothing like this c... cheapo DIY. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Wielder Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 59 minutes ago, itu said: That looks bad! Solderings, screws... someone has done quite a lot of DIY. Seems that the transformer should be attached to the frame with two screws. The transformer lacks the ears or an extra frame. Green/yellow is always ground and nothing else. Why is it and that blue cable soldered (badly!) to the power connector? Where are those sealed Abiko connectors? While the amp looks very bad, you can fix it with patience. As the biggest faults are on the power line side, I would still suggest you show it to someone with accredited company. If your house burns, no one will pay you anything. Insurance requires firm systems, nothing like this c... cheapo DIY. I hear ya and noted! Thanks👍🏾 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Send it back and get a refund! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Wielder Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 Thanks for the responses guys! I got brave did a bit of research and engineering and it’s been sorted!!! Sounds so good that I’m taking it to tomorrow’s gig (with a backup of course) as a test. Aural Enhancer rules!! 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 @Bass Wielder... Great news! still need to get my SWR Washing Machine 12 sorted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Wielder Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 22 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said: @Bass Wielder... Great news! still need to get my SWR Washing Machine 12 sorted... Well….it does take a bit of patience and courage (financial bravery too)! However the feel good factor is worth it! ps: not sure if I’ll keep mines….I’m out of space and amp/cab/combo happy but never owned SWR before so had too. The ‘Redhead’ was my dream but never got one sadly. So don’t be surprised if it appears on BC……at some point! Just don’t hold your breath lads. I’m gonna enjoy it a bit😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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