SWR Workingman 10 combo (transformer problem sorted)

[Bass Wielder]

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, 2024 by Bass Wielder
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[itu]

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.

[Bass Wielder]

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👍🏾

[BassmanPaul]

Send it back and get a refund!

 

[Bass Wielder]

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!!  😎

[PaulThePlug]

@Bass Wielder... Great news!

still need to get my SWR Washing Machine 12 sorted...

 

 

[Bass Wielder]

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😎