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[Amps] Clipperton L buzzy Transformer

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Subject: [Amps] Clipperton L buzzy Transformer
From: 2@mail.vcnet.com (Richard)
Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2002 11:45:26 -0700
>Hi all
> My Dentron clipperton L has a noisy , buzzy transformer. It works fine ,
>But the noise is somewhat annoying.... Other than replacing it with a
>expensive Peter Dahl unit or putting it in a external box on the floor....
>What are my options ?? Also what is the cause of transformers make these
>noises ?? I heard it before in other power supplies
>
Usually the cause is loose screws.  Varnishing the laminations first 
usually helps. 
// The ultimate fix is to dry the transformer out for 24-hrs at 200ºF and 
then pot it with polyester laminating resis.  Instructions are on my Web 
site under "Amplifiers".

cheers,  John
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-  R. L. Measures, a.k.a. Rich..., 805.386.3734,AG6K, 
www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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