PL 700 Pro Build

[Gepetto]

Got clean removal of those two 3 screw Phoenix Connecters. Cut them off with a Dremel cutting wheel, the leads pulled straight out with heat from the iron, then the Hakko desoldering gun cleared the through hole.
In the meantime I'm starting mock up of the wiring to the power switch and meters on the intermediate plate. New cords and connecters are ordered. Listening to Bachman Turner Overdrive while I work.

Takin care of business...

 

[George S.]

Yeah, I really enjoy BTO for casual listening while I'm doing something.
The Alps stepped pots do easily come apart for service. I'll spray Deoxit into a bottle cap and clean with wetted Q-tips, then grease with Fader Grease.

 

[George S.]

Both attenuators are rebuilt. The power switch lugs will take 14 AWG if it's flattened a little with pliers.

 

[laatsch55]

Going to parallel the contacts?

 

[George S.]

Going to parallel the contacts?

Been thinking about it. I did both of the PL2000 S2 preamps that way. What's your thoughts Lee? Any issues doing that on the amps?

 

[laatsch55]

Helps with switch life...

 

[George S.]

I almost wish it was like a 400 and had no switch. Sure would simply things. Oh well, it'll be left on and switched by a power strip.

 

[Skratch]

I almost wish it was like a 400 and had no switch. Sure would simply things. Oh well, it'll be left on and switched by a power strip.

That's what I do. Last one turned on and first one turned off

 

[laatsch55]

I almost wish it was like a 400 and had no switch. Sure would simply things. Oh well, it'll be left on and switched by a power strip.

George I built a 700 once where I brought the AC in just below the terminal strip..

 

[J!m]

We just run the 10-2 off the circuit breaker to to the transformer. (Oxygen free cryo treated wire nuts of course)

 

[George S.]

George I built a 700 once where I brought the AC in just below the terminal strip..

Well, I do have about 40 feet of old arc welding cable left over from the last set of jumper cables I made! I'd have to do some major rewiring of the house, wife Would Not be happy. Think I'd better stick with the standard layout with a switch. To tell the truth, my two 400 WOPLs don't often get a workout.
I agree that bringing the supply AC in by the transformer does make better sense doesn't it? Like a 400. Well, the 700 is what it is. A lot of extra work that could have been resolved with a taller chassis.

 

[laatsch55]

Yep, a roomier chassis would be a blessing...

 

[laatsch55]

2/0 welding cable makes the best jumper cables..

 

[Gepetto]

Well, I do have about 40 feet of old arc welding cable left over from the last set of jumper cables I made! I'd have to do some major rewiring of the house, wife Would Not be happy. Think I'd better stick with the standard layout with a switch. To tell the truth, my two 400 WOPLs don't often get a workout.
I agree that bringing the supply AC in by the transformer does make better sense doesn't it? Like a 400. Well, the 700 is what it is. A lot of extra work that could have been resolved with a taller chassis.

Or...

 

[Gepetto]

Yep, a roomier chassis would be a blessing...

Hmmm...

 

[laatsch55]

Hmmmmm.......

 

[J!m]

What about deeper, front to back?

I noticed right away how shallow these amps are.

Two transformers, four beer cans and room to work! What could be better?

 

[George S.]

Or...

??

 

[laatsch55]

Amen George...???

 

[derek92994]

It was completely random George, but it seems a majority of the hotties were made by Bob's stoner brother when he was the transformer winder...in the Ser I's...

Some Ser II's like Darcy's were 108...

108.7 at the old place, about 105 here as the mains voltage is lower.