Lamp not lit on Tiny Terror

[badgermark]

I'm having a problem with my toaster. The orange jewel light isn't coming on when the amp is on and rocking. Sounds are fine, and has recently been re-tubed. The lamp has been lighting intermittently, occasionally when flicking between standby and the wattage setting.

The bulb looks fine, and comes on occasionally, so dont think thats the issue. Opened her up and the connections to the lamp seem fine as well, i'm stumped! anything i can do or just take it to an amp tech?

[Adam.M]

I'm having a problem with my toaster.

I think here lies the problem, you've been looking at that thing for so long you can't tell which is the amp and which makes food!

I wouldn't bother taking it to a tech unless it's an irritation, it isn't having any affect on the sound, right?

Could just be the bulb is a bit of a dud, or not getting enough power... hmm

[HTH AMPS]

does it have one of those Fender 'jewel' light type lights? - if so, just screw the jewel off the front and replace the bulb in the indicator light.

[Spitfire]

when i had my ad30 i had to replace the blub.. thats all i have to say about that.

[badgermark]

the only reason i havent is the lamp does light up on occasion. A blown lamp surely cant light up?

[HTH AMPS]

the only reason i havent is the lamp does light up on occasion. A blown lamp surely cant light up?

correct.  it's probably not screwed in right if it's a Fender type jewel indicator.

[badgermark]

It's a lamp behind a big orange plastic jewel front. It seems only to light when flicking quickly between 7watts/standby/15watts. I'm pretty sure its screwed in properly. I'm confused by this.

[Lazy_McDoesnothing]

Might be unrelated, but I just saw this on another forum:

Important European Union
Safety Warning
Orange Amplification
Tiny Terror Head
We have become aware that some Tiny Terror Heads sold between October 2007 and August 2008 have a manufacturing defect.

The defect is in the mains transformer which may be unsafe.

If you own a Tiny Terror head please check the serial number on the rear of the amplifier.

The affected models are clearly marked ‘Made in PRC’ and have serial numbers as follows;

L070910001 to L070910989
L071110101 to L071110854
L080210001 to L080210986
L080410001 to L080410406
L080810001 to L080810964

Please note the following points;
-Only units sold in the European Unit are affected by this issue.
-Units sold in the USA are not affected.
-Tiny Terror combos are not affected only Tiny Terror heads.
-Korean build units are not affected.

If you have an affected amplifier please stop using it immediately. In the UK pleasecontact us at workshop@omec.com or on 0208 905 2828 ext. 211, outside of the UK please check our website for details of the distributor in your country and contact accordingly. Your amplifier will then be arranged for collection then modified.

If your amplifier does not meet any of the above criteria it is not affected by this issue and is perfectly safe to continue using.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Orange Music on +44 (0) 0208 905 2828.

We wish to thank you for your co-operation and apologise for any inconvenience.
Orange Music Electronic Company Ltd, OMEC House, 108 Ripon Way, Borehamwood,
Hertfordshire, UK, WD6 2JA

[badgermark]

That doesn't affect mine- mine being Korean made.

I opened up the jewel light and wiggled the bulb, it lights intermittently, and goes out with the slightest knock. I sprayed in some contact cleaner, but still not helping. This is getting annoying, because it's all too easy to leave the amp on for a while when not playing and not realise.