Smoke coming from transformer means........anyone?


Found an old tube rcv. turned it on and it started to smoke. I noiced the transformer was extremely warm. Will I cause any more damage turning it on? Shiould I replaced the transformer or junk it? Anyone able to help me?
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Showing 1 response by jvia

Probably the tranny gave, and depending on what it is, probably not worth fixing, unless it is of collector value or such. Since you did not tell us what it is, can't help you there. You might want to keep the tubes depending on what they are. Good luck