Power Transformer For Marshall 18 Watt

[Liutmod]

Hello, I want to build a 18 Watt Marshall clone for which I'd like to use a transformer that I already have, but which has an output of 172 Volts that are a bit few to power the EL84 considering that all the schematics I have found require a power transformer with a voltage between 215 and 290 Volt

The transformer beyond this limit has all the right specs to be used for this project

Anyone can tell me if there is a solution to use this transformer or is it better to buy a new one?

Thanks in advance

 

[13engrsapper]

Hello, I want to build a 18 Watt Marshall clone for which I'd like to use a transformer that I already have, but which has an output of 172 Volts that are a bit few to power the EL84 considering that all the schematics I have found require a power transformer with a voltage between 215 and 290 Volt

The transformer beyond this limit has all the right specs to be used for this project

Anyone can tell me if there is a solution to use this transformer or is it better to buy a new one?

Thanks in advance

I would just go to Mercury Magnetics and get the proper transformer to begin with.

 

[Liutmod]

and this is the least convenient solution

 

[CJ]

Get a new transformer but go to Antique Electronic.

If you marry the wrong woman you will have trouble for the rest of your life which will lead to drinking, divorce, alimony, high blood pressure, gout, heart disease, insanity and then death.

 

[tk@halmi]

If you marry the wrong woman you will have trouble for the rest of your life which will lead to drinking, divorce, alimony, high blood pressure, gout, heart disease, insanity and then death.

Happy Saturday CJ!

 

[Liutmod]

There are no chances of changing the wrong woman into the right one?

Jokes aside I forgot to say that the output is 172-0-172 Volt and I could double the voltage but in this way the voltage would be about 50 volt in excess as I'd have 344 volt instead of the 290 volt maximum required by the amplifier

 

[tk@halmi]

There are no chances of changing the wrong woman into the right one?

Based on collective experience, no…

If you want a real clone you either need to rewind your transformer or buy the right one.

If you start adjusting the amp circuit then it is not a clone, but something different.