transformers between 68 and 78

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transformers between 68 and 78

Post by rockstah » Wed Aug 08, 2007 11:54 pm

what changes if any took place between 68 and 78 to the transformers?

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Post by Bunnest » Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:19 pm

Rockstah, my understanding is that the EPA (Environmental protection agency) outlawed certain elements in '75, mercury and lead, which was probably loaded in the iron in the early trannies. Ever notice that heavy "knock" in the old marshalls, that certain frequency that jumps out at ya, I bet that's the reactive mercury and lead (hint mercury magnets was around since like the 50s, hence the mercury name??); Also, ever notice that fire resistant material in the early boards, I think they call it asbestos, that was outlawed also. Too bad, it made the best anti-heat material in the amps...
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Post by Brian Wallace » Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:46 pm

What!

Do you know that they still put Mercury filings in your mouth and are only phasing the use of it out this year.

You can still buy slack tubes filled with mercury.

As for lead, the 60/40 solder you buy right now is currently RoHS approved.
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Post by novosibir » Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:09 pm

Brian Wallace wrote:As for lead, the 60/40 solder you buy right now is currently RoHS approved.
Are you absolutely shure about this?

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Post by OnTheFritz » Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:36 pm

I think the Dagnall OT's got rid of the self leads at some point between the years mentioned. Probably closer to the plexi era than later.

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Post by Brian Wallace » Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:15 pm

Larry,

Heat of the moment thing. :lol: Lead solder is fine if you are a hobbyist according to some of the literature I have read.

Lead solder is still being sold and being used though, so it was not outlawed in 1975.
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Post by Daniel Borotto » Thu Jul 15, 2021 6:47 am

Bunnest wrote:
Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:19 pm
Rockstah, my understanding is that the EPA (Environmental protection agency) outlawed certain elements in '75, mercury and lead, which was probably loaded in the iron in the early trannies. Ever notice that heavy "knock" in the old marshalls, that certain frequency that jumps out at ya, I bet that's the reactive mercury and lead (hint mercury magnets was around since like the 50s, hence the mercury name??); Also, ever notice that fire resistant material in the early boards, I think they call it asbestos, that was outlawed also. Too bad, it made the best anti-heat material in the amps...
Sorry I don't understand which are the asbestos boards in marshall amps. Are you referring to circuit board or to transformer cardboard/paper? Thank you very much!

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