Black Smoke: Not good

[Modular1]

I might replace the other ones jpf mentioned too just to be on the safe side. Although all this has made me want to buy a new amp. Lol.
After looking at prices on the tiny terror I noticed Orange have announced the Dark Terror high gain version. I might just grab myself a cheap little Blackstar ht1 to keep me amped up until I can get a dark terror in the future (if they turn out to be any good!!)

[Dmoney]

its a couple of quid at most to fix (if you already have a soldering iron) and a hundred plus for a new amp though?

[Modular1]

Don't get me wrong. I'm definitely going to fix it. But I've wanted to get a bigger more rock/metal amp as well. I've recently given my old solid state Marshall amp to my nephew so I left myself without a backup. If I have another amp it means I can take my time and turn this into a proper upgrade/mod project and not just a rushed repair.

[Dmoney]

thats true. it give you a platform to tinker and learn on.

[jpfamps]

I dont really deal with electronics in my trade so im a bit clueless of the replacements to buy, though im quite happy soldering them in. Could you possibly give me some links to the parts on RS/maplin or something? It would be much appreciated.

If you've got a Maplin near you, that's probably your best bet. You can check their stock online.

I use Rapid Electronics a lot. They are cheaper than Maplin, but mail order only, so I always make sure I oredr enough items to get free shipping (£35 I think).

If you get really stuck we've probably got all the parts you need in our workshop.

[ToneMonkey]

Can I just be the first to say Well Done.

Dunno why no one has said it yet.  :lol:

[Elliot]

yeah smoking an amp with a fuzz - even if it is a 5w champ - is a mark of great distinction!

[Modular1]

Can I just be the first to say Well Done.

Dunno why no one has said it yet.  :lol:

:D

[Modular1]

I was thinking of popping into town to get the parts from maplin to repair this amp. Looking back on this thread I get the idea I need to upgrade as well as replace the R26 resistor along with the other fried ones.

Could you guys please help me complete this shopping list in foolproof way (lol) because I don't really understand the ratings of the parts i need to buy and the last thing I want to do is buy the wrong part.

R11= diagram says fr1k 2w (I have no idea what that means)
R15= 0.6W 100 ohm MF resistor
R16= 0.6W 100 ohm MF resistor
R26= diagram says fr470 2w (I have no idea what this means)

[Frank]

Upgrading the calves is a simple improvement as well.

Moooooo!

[Toe-Knee]

R11= diagram says fr1k 2w (I have no idea what that means)
i believe its just 1k 2/w heres a part from maplin
http://www.maplin.co.uk/metal-film-2w-resistor-5729
item D1k


R15= 0.6W 100 ohm MF resistor
http://www.maplin.co.uk/100andohm-to-300andohmmetal-film-0.6w-resistors-341564
Item M100R


R16= 0.6W 100 ohm MF resistor
http://www.maplin.co.uk/100andohm-to-300andohmmetal-film-0.6w-resistors-341564
Item M100R


R26= diagram says fr470 2w (I have no idea what this means)
http://www.maplin.co.uk/metal-film-2w-resistor-5729
ITEM D470R

id be tempted to try this too
http://www.maplin.co.uk/3-watt-wirewound-resistor-2173

Item W470R


Id wait until the first and last of these gets confirmed though as i arent 100% sure if the FR is significant

[Modular1]

Thanks. I don't know one type of resistor to another.

[jpfamps]

FR stands for "fire resistant", although you will also see these described a "flame proof".

The 2W metal film resistors from Maplin will be fine.

[Toe-Knee]

FR stands for "fire resistant", although you will also see these described a "flame proof".

The 2W metal film resistors from Maplin will be fine.

ahh that makes perfect sense now!

[Modular1]

Thanks guys. will see if i can pick these up from the shop in town today.