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Tubelab SPP first timer build

Primary Winding Transformers and their coloured cables.....
 

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Power Transformer
Primary
220V - Blue   / Orange
230V - Purple / Orange
240V - Blue   / Brown
250V - Purple / Brown

Secondary -> SPP-Board
600V
Red    -> T1_RED-1
Red    -> T1_RED-3
Black  -> T1-RED-YEL-1
6.3V
Blue   -> T1-GRN-1
Blue   -> T1-GRN-2
White  -> NC
5V
Yellow -> T1-YEL-1
Grey   -> T1-YEL-2
Purple -> NC

Output Transformer
Primary
Orange -> L-PRI_1-2 / R-PRI_1-2
Purple -> L-PRI_1-3 / R-PRI_1-3
Red    -> L-PRI_1-1 / R-PRI_1-1
Grey   -> L-PRI_2-2 / R-PRI_2-2
Blue   -> L-PRI_2-1 / R-PRI_2-1
Orange/Purple may have to be swapped with Grey/Blue.
All statements without guarantee!
 
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The secondary lines of the OPTs are connected to the speaker terminals (left/right) respectively.
In addition, the zero line (green) with L_FB-2 / R_FB-1 and
one of the other lines (yellow, orange or grey) should be connected to L_FB-1 / R_FB-2.
The experienced experts should answer which of these three lines is used. 😎
 
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Power Transformer
Primary
220V - Blue   / Orange
230V - Purple / Orange
240V - Blue   / Brown
250V - Purple / Brown

Secondary -> SPP-Board
600V
Red    -> T1_RED-1
Red    -> T1_RED-3
Black  -> T1-RED-YEL-1
6.3V
Blue   -> T1-GRN-1
Blue   -> T1-GRN-2
White  -> NC
5V
Yellow -> T1-YEL-1
Grey   -> T1-YEL-2
Purple -> NC

Output Transformer
Primary
Orange -> L-PRI_1-2 / R-PRI_1-2
Purple -> L-PRI_1-3 / R-PRI_1-3
Red    -> L-PRI_1-1 / R-PRI_1-1
Grey   -> L-PRI_2-2 / R-PRI_2-2
Blue   -> L-PRI_2-1 / R-PRI_2-1
Orange/Purple may have to be swapped with Grey/Blue.
All statements without guarantee!
Thanks a lot for this stonegreen. If i may i'll cross reference all the connections you've kindly given.
Strange though that for example: -
6.3V
Blue - T1-GRN-1
Blue - T1-GRN-2

GRN would be Green? But then that would be for the wiring colours Tubelabs had on the transformer he used?

The Output Transformers, i'm going to have to be really careful with the wiring, after all the hassle i got from the postal service (not U.K.).
Anode-Grid-Cathode-Heater, i seriously need to recall those names and positions inside a Valve!

I hope to be able to spend a couple of hours a bit later today checking all this.
 
Calpe,

what is the function of the marked cable (blue arrow)?
It appears to be soldered at the position of R1, which can be replaced with the choke.
Screw connections are available for the choke (L1-1 / L1-2).

Also remember to twist the wires from the transformer.

choke.jpg
 
Calpe,
what is the function of the marked cable (blue arrow)?
It appears to be soldered at the position of R1, which can be replaced with the choke.
Screw connections are available for the choke (L1-1 / L1-2).

Also remember to twist the wires from the transformer.

Stonegreen, i was to fast to post that image.
The choke is now wired direct to L1-1 / L1-2.

I will remove all cables and twist them together before connecting to the terminal blocks, as recommended.
Sadly, weekends is a very difficult period to work on the Tubelab amp, let alone trying to read all these interesting and valuable posts.

I've still got to check those valuable wiring diagrams.

Thanks
 
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Just some images of my extremely slow build.

Just need to wire the push/pull Tx's 🤣😆🤣

I've got my fire extinguisher ready & fire blanket too🤣

I have a AE Dimmerstat Variac, that needs a new ferrite.
The small piece of ferrite (indicated by the arrow) fits into the moving arm that determines the A.C. output.
I've actually moved it so it gives me an output, but it's not very reliable.
The manufacturer are asking a ridiculous price for a ferrite brush......
 

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Output Transformer - Primary
Orange -> L-PRI_1-2 / R-PRI_1-2
Purple -> L-PRI_1-3 / R-PRI_1-3
Red -> L-PRI_1-1 / R-PRI_1-1
Grey -> L-PRI_2-2 / R-PRI_2-2
Blue -> L-PRI_2-1 / R-PRI_2-1
Orange/Purple may have to be swapped with Grey/Blue.[/CODE]
All statements without guarantee!

How can it be determined to what Valve the Orange/Purple and Grey/Blue cables are wired to?
Orange - Anode 1
Purple - Grid 1

Grey - Anode 1
Blue - Grid 1

Or is it a matter of using Orange/Purple to V101 and then using Grey/Blue cables to V102?
 
Be careful you don't get the orange and grey from the primary side confused the same colours on the secondary side. But that should be pretty obvious.

Stone has given you a good starting point for the OPT primary connections on the middle drawing of post 308.

You will run a twisted pair of wires form the output 0 ohm (green) and 8 ohm (orange) back to the board to make the feedback connection. The 0 ohm speaker connection should NOT be grounded to the chassis.

AS per the WOS instructions DON'T connect the lead from the 8 ohm speaker terminal to the board. This is done after the amp is up and running. I know the WOS instructions seem a bit much to wade through but if followed as you are building it should be clear and progress smoothly.

S.