Testing an Output Transformer

[MYLILSS]

Is there a basic procedure for testing out an output transformer to see if its good. Thinking I may have a toasted one in my Peavey 5150 BlockLetter

 

[jasonP]

https://www.premierguitar.com/the-super-secret-transformer-tester

I have used this method with success and using something like this across the leads with a 9v battery. I've also hooked up a meter to check bias and when it goes really high while playing with little to no sound you know there is a major issue like an OT that has gone bad.


https://www.amazon.com/Triplett-ET0...sprefix=ac+checker+neon+,aps,210&sr=8-33&th=1

 

[MYLILSS]

https://www.premierguitar.com/the-super-secret-transformer-tester

I have used this method with success and using something like this across the leads with a 9v battery. I've also hooked up a meter to check bias and when it goes really high while playing with little to no sound you know there is a major issue like an OT that has gone bad.


https://www.amazon.com/Triplett-ET050-Voltage-Indicator-Bright/dp/B08VRWQ4DY/ref=sr_1_33?crid=15TWQK6VB6W24&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UcCqW3Rri6Y-MVkLJAx7wZhJp-fx8R__ArvEI2JSGdiFYyGPCWTeskjJIdIEyvd0L4xNF0Jb1RHKQmHWQ73OK829uJTAfTuwn-tQI2MlaJy3ftoCNgbq2_TnQRyqCRJV11V38HqlBapunRUfEAsW-tdldOiLI63phRyrhUpc0xyhUqGnFnNO4DCFy8EZG0sgjAVwhmO0K-Fa0bj2Ec-sor8fpZYuXwdbtq9G_JNgEMJGr9lk28jWWP7ULsYJyPToJNeDQV819rkz2l75FNbZIFROT_h9znI1JCx6QU61iuI.VqbrHwskcgjDzqm-W5LLw4Gh2cpRVl3gKmN3G_gLO7Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=ac+checker+neon&qid=1769028742&sprefix=ac+checker+neon+,aps,210&sr=8-33&th=1

Awesome, thanks !

 

[Geo]

You can just check for continuity between the wall plug prongs.

 

[Alpha Stryke]

Un-hook it and test the windings for "infinite resistance". Electronics 101.