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Choke??
Dec 5, 2022 15:52:33 GMT -7
Post by gfreak on Dec 5, 2022 15:52:33 GMT -7
Just out of curiosity, does the Z-Wreck Jr. have a choke? I see three transformers in mine.
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Choke??
Dec 5, 2022 17:45:21 GMT -7
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Post by nick0 on Dec 5, 2022 17:45:21 GMT -7
What is a choke? I wondered why some of my Zs have 3 transformers....
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Post by Don A on Dec 5, 2022 17:55:07 GMT -7
Yes, it does have a choke.
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Post by smolder on Dec 5, 2022 17:57:46 GMT -7
What is a choke? I wondered why some of my Zs have 3 transformers.... A choke is a transformer, that along with the capacitors in the power section help to smooth out anomalies in the DC current. In cheaper and smaller amps, a resister is sometimes used instead of a transformer in order to save money.
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Post by Don A on Dec 5, 2022 18:01:08 GMT -7
What is a choke? I wondered why some of my Zs have 3 transformers.... It's an inductor that's used to smooth ripple the DC in the power supply. It doesn't drop voltage like a resistor would. A lot of smaller amps don't have them.
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Post by Don A on Dec 5, 2022 18:02:01 GMT -7
What is a choke? I wondered why some of my Zs have 3 transformers.... A choke is a transformer, that along with the capacitors in the power section help to smooth out anomalies in the DC current. In cheaper and smaller amps, a resister is sometimes used instead of a transformer in order to save money. Ha! I was typing my reply as you posted yours!
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Dec 5, 2022 19:53:32 GMT -7
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Post by nick0 on Dec 5, 2022 19:53:32 GMT -7
Got it. I looked it up now that I have a starting point. I didn't realize inductors only pass dc and block ac. Opposite of a capacitor in this regard (to my understanding). I'm curious to know why this is. I'll have to do some more research. Thanks guys!
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Post by Chilly Gibbons (Todd T.) on Dec 6, 2022 3:23:56 GMT -7
Chokes tend to tighten up the power supply and make the amp punch harder. I like ‘em.
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Post by GuitarZ on Dec 6, 2022 8:58:18 GMT -7
Got it. I looked it up now that I have a starting point. I didn't realize inductors only pass dc and block ac. Opposite of a capacitor in this regard (to my understanding). I'm curious to know why this is. I'll have to do some more research. Thanks guys! Let's see if I can remember my old engineering knowledge. Basically, if you look inside an inductor, it would be a coiled wire. Thus, DC passes since it's a wired from end to end. The coiling the acts as a filter for an AC current. Conversely, if you look inside a capacitor, there are two separated plates. Since the plates are separated, a DC current cannot pass. But, an AC current will 'jump' between the plates to be conducted.
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Post by daddyelmis (Greg) on Dec 6, 2022 9:37:15 GMT -7
Got it. I looked it up now that I have a starting point. I didn't realize inductors only pass dc and block ac. Opposite of a capacitor in this regard (to my understanding). I'm curious to know why this is. I'll have to do some more research. Thanks guys! Let's see if I can remember my old engineering knowledge. as a mech engr, all I remember about EE is "don't let the smoke out."
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Choke??
Dec 6, 2022 10:13:03 GMT -7
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Post by nick0 on Dec 6, 2022 10:13:03 GMT -7
Got it. I looked it up now that I have a starting point. I didn't realize inductors only pass dc and block ac. Opposite of a capacitor in this regard (to my understanding). I'm curious to know why this is. I'll have to do some more research. Thanks guys! Let's see if I can remember my old engineering knowledge. Basically, if you look inside an inductor, it would be a coiled wire. Thus, DC passes since it's a wired from end to end. The coiling the acts as a filter for an AC current. Conversely, if you look inside a capacitor, there are two separated plates. Since the plates are separated, a DC current cannot pass. But, an AC current will 'jump' between the plates to be conducted. Cool. That makes sense. I've read there is a canceling effect of the AC's EMF in an inductor. I'm not sure of the physics behind it. I'm an ME as well. So how am i supposed to know about electrons?!?!?! Lol!
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Post by Don A on Dec 6, 2022 10:53:00 GMT -7
I'm a (former) ME as well. Two things I know from being in that field- don't take electronics advice from most MEs and don't let most EEs work on your amp!
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Choke??
Dec 6, 2022 15:49:42 GMT -7
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Post by nick0 on Dec 6, 2022 15:49:42 GMT -7
I'm a (former) ME as well. Two things I know from being in that field- don't take electronics advice from most MEs and don't let most EEs work on your amp! Solid advice!
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