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albrecht
Junior
Username: albrecht

Post Number: 28
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 7:15 am:   Edit Post

hi there! I live in Sweden and wonder where I can get my SF-2 repaired? Just before an imortant gig power in it went and now itīs stone dead (exept for the front lamp thatīs lit). I just canīt live without it = only "effect" Iīll ever want/need! Pix from our gig at www.flickr.com/photos/ankhljufer. Iīm grateful for any advice. best regards from a frosty sweden
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 3206
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 9:08 pm:   Edit Post

Usually, this is a problem from using the incorrect polarity on the transformer. There is an illustration printed near the connector to remind you to always use one with a center positive and the voltage range is from 10.5-17VDC.

To test if the choke has failed, use a voltmeter to ground, and you should see the same reading on both sides of the choke (ie 16V on both sides).

Here's where to find it:

SF-2 choke

It looks like a resistor, but it is a 47mH choke. If you can't find that exact part, you can use a 1/10 watt fuse instead (never exceed 1/2 watt).

Or, if you are really brave, and need it functioning in a hurry, you can use just a wire, but understand that the choke protects the rest of the unit if the polarity if wrong. If you eliminate the choke, a more expensive repair will be in your future if the same thing happens again.
albrecht
Junior
Username: albrecht

Post Number: 29
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 2:57 am:   Edit Post

hi and 1000 thanx for your promt reply!now my technician can fix it quickly. i just canīt do without it. itīs the best thing that has happened to my basssound (well, having to epics is nice too!), thanks from sweden.
albrecht
Junior
Username: albrecht

Post Number: 30
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Saturday, April 08, 2006 - 2:25 pm:   Edit Post

all is well in the albrecht-house! the sf2 has a new choke. micas information was vital for speedy service by my tech. exellent!!! iīm happy!!!!!
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 3599
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, April 08, 2006 - 4:55 pm:   Edit Post

Cool!!

I've found that it is a good idea to mark wall warts with a Sharpie. I fried a perfectly good answering machine when I plugged in the wrong wall wart.

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