Merc. Mag PT wiring questions for 100W

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Merc. Mag PT wiring questions for 100W

Post by mjbrown » Sun Oct 21, 2007 7:03 pm

I'm building a 100W kit, I'm using the MP-100-460 toneclone.
Just wanted to make sure about the wiring before chopping them.
This MM trans has 2 green wires and I wanted to verifiy which one is the center tap for heater winding. Is the correct wire (the one that gets grounded on the nearby can) the green wire (Filament) from the primary side? Just wondered why the MM schem. shows it in between the black heater wires on the secondary side.
Now, the green wire on the secondary side near the white is that the bias winding common tap?
On this trans. which of the 14 wires are not used and should be cut short?
When you have wires that aren't being used what is the best way to cut and stow them so it looks pro?
Any help is appreciated b/c.....
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Post by rockstah » Mon Oct 22, 2007 11:39 am

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i wouldnt cut the 3 wires that arent used. wrap them up and tie them off after you cut and shrink wrap the ends.

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Post by mjbrown » Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:03 pm

Awesome, thanks for your help and prompt reply :o
My trans. schem. varies slightly but i get the idea now

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Confusion

Post by roylfuchs » Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:19 pm

I'm installing a MP100-460, what are the brown wires and are they just shrink wrapped?

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Post by jctaudiodesigns » Fri Feb 29, 2008 8:57 am

Hey Rockstah,

On the bias output, does it matter which side is grounded?
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Post by rockstah » Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:36 pm

no it doesnt. i ground the black one.

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Re: Confusion

Post by neikeel » Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:31 pm

roylfuchs wrote:I'm installing a MP100-460, what are the brown wires and are they just shrink wrapped?
what is the layout of yours, where are the brown wires and what gauge are they. I do not see brown wires on the piccy above :wink:
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