Smoke coming from transformer means........anyone?

Found an old tube rcv. turned it on and it started to smoke. I noiced the transformer was extremely warm. Will I cause any more damage turning it on? Shiould I replaced the transformer or junk it? Anyone able to help me?

lolo03-05-2002 11:02pm

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jeffloistarca Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,004 posts 03-06-2002 at 07:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Brian- thanks for the laugh!
fatparrot Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,314 posts 03-06-2002 at 11:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Wasn't that a Deep Purple song from the '70's..."Smoke on the Transformer"? Happy Tunes!
nightdoggy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 32 posts 03-11-2002 at 05:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The variac method is the very best method for new (weeks or months in the box) and old, although a switching power supply will be toasted by doing this-not a problem with vintage gear.
buscis2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 468 posts 09-19-2002 at 01:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You failed to mention the make and model. Is it an older SAE? (Smoke And Explode)
bear Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 141 posts 09-25-2002 at 02:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Varic method should be used with an AMMETER in the line to the DUT (device under test). You monitor the current, and if it starts to swing high, you kill the power... If the transformer smoked (presumably the power transformer) it is almost certainly toast. The output transformers are probably worth saving along with the tubes. Build yourself a nice DIY tube amp! :- )

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