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Re: Lead III cutting off [message #26098 is a reply to message #26097]

Tue, 09 May 2017 06:00

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stevem
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These amps like many other model Kustoms are built with thermal circuit breakers that on the schematics are called thermostats.
These are designed to open up the AC wall voltage going to your amp if the running temperature of the output stage exceeds 182 degrees F.
This is the likely cause of your amp shutting down after only 3 minutes of bring played, or even just being on in some caes.
Can you read a schematic, post back a reply and I will explain to you how to proceed.
This is a easy fix, so don't sweat it!

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		Lead III cutting off By: veldarc on Mon, 08 May 2017 23:13
		Re: Lead III cutting off By: stevem on Tue, 09 May 2017 06:00
		Re: Lead III cutting off By: veldarc on Tue, 09 May 2017 22:12
		Re: Lead III cutting off By: stevem on Wed, 10 May 2017 06:00
		Re: Lead III cutting off By: veldarc on Wed, 10 May 2017 21:28
		Re: Lead III cutting off By: pleat on Wed, 10 May 2017 21:51
		Re: Lead III cutting off By: stevem on Thu, 11 May 2017 08:14
		Re: Lead III cutting off By: veldarc on Fri, 12 May 2017 15:38
		Re: Lead III cutting off By: stevem on Fri, 12 May 2017 08:19
		Re: Lead III cutting off By: stevem on Sun, 14 May 2017 05:50

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