is 2x12v same as 24v

[Nordic]

I asked for a 24V transformer but got one with 2 12V secondaries... i.e 2 poles each marked 0v and 12v...
Can I connect the 2 0v tabs to make a 24V transformer

Wil this give me a +24 and -24 rail (desregard rectification?)

 

[Eva]

Two 12V AC windings connected in series with the right polarity will produce 24V AC (0V otherwise), but those 24V AC won't produce 24V DC when rectifified, they will produce almost 33V to 38V DC without load (1.4 or 1.5 times the AC voltage).

 

[Nordic]

aiming for about 36V on + and on - rail, is this what I'll get?

 

[bobo1on1]

No, you will get a single 33 volt supply or a 16,5 volt symmetrical supply.

 

[Nordic]

Thanks will exchange the unit tommorw, seems like too little juice for my gainclone then...

 

[peranders]

2 x 18 to 2 x 24 V AC are normal voltages for a Gainclone. If you use LM3886 2 x 28 V AC is max.

 

[12 Cents]

If you use LM3886 2 x 28 V AC is max.

But don't drive 4 Ohm speakers to full throttle with this 😱

 

[Nordic]

Many thanks, the company offered me a refund, but now I will have to wait for transformers to be wound for me... I so wanted to hear what the amp would sound like today

Must also still source .1ufd 50v polyprop capacitors or can I use other types?

 

[12 Cents]

Must also still source .1ufd 50v polyprop capacitors or can I use other types?

Of course you can use other types >= 50V (ceramic, film -- for decoupling?). I'm still not sure about this. Maybe a good 'lytic of 10µ..3000µ does the job, but check for oscillations. 0µ1 in addition is safer, but maybe sonically more difficult??