Burned Amp

[GeorgeX006]

I just bought an Ameg Portaflex pf 350 bass head.

I Was trying to figure out some of the stuff it has and on the of it it had a thing like a button that you can push and switch it through 115 and 230 Power..soo...I switched to see what it does...The electrecity went down on my room and now the amp wont turn on..
Its like 10 minutes new..
What should I do..Is it fixable?Maybe should I sent it back?

 

[ddnidd1]

You seriously damaged the amp.

You can't send back an amp that you destroyed.

 

[FunkHead]

You’re joking. Right?

 

[ddnidd1]

An unfortunate, expensive Life Lesson about reading the manual.

 

[GeorgeX006]

Well shag me then...
At least they could have covered it up for a bunch of idiots like me..

 

[GeorgeX006]

Is there any way I can fix it..?

 

[RyanOh]

Someone may know if there is a fuse inside that can be replaced. That's my only guess on saving it.

EDIT: Don't see anything in a service manual about that.

 

[Wasnex]

I just bought an Ameg Portaflex pf 350 bass head.

I Was trying to figure out some of the stuff it has and on the of it it had a thing like a button that you can push and switch it through 115 and 230 Power..soo...I switched to see what it does...The electrecity went down on my room and now the amp wont turn on..
Its like 10 minutes new..
What should I do..Is it fixable?Maybe should I sent it back?

You should read the owners manuals (attached). It sounds like you pushed the voltage selector switch. Here's what the manual says:

15. VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH:
Make sure the switch is in the correct
position for your local AC mains voltage
before you plug in the AC power cord.
Use a small flat screwdriver to slide the
switch if required.

It sounds like the amp has been damaged and it's unlikely this will be covered by warranty.

 

[GeorgeX006]

I dont think either that it ll be fixed by warranty..
But is it fixable though?

 

[BassAndReeds]

Well, that’s the voltage selector. Guess you know that now.

Did you try the amp in different outlets? Maybe you just tripped a fuse box?

 

[GeorgeX006]

It was the 1st thing I did..but nothing...

 

[agedhorse]

You are kidding, right?

 

[GeorgeX006]

I wish I was kidding..at least from now on I will be readong the shaging manual..

 

[ihixulu]

What should I do..?

Step 1: get new amp.

Step 2: don’t do again what you did

 

[ddnidd1]

Apparently there is an internal fuse in the power supply section.

I wouldn't want to bet that is the only problem.

Call Ampeg Tech Support and run it by them.

 

[RyanOh]

OP made two identical posts on the subject.

Everything is fixable at a price.

 

[GeorgeX006]

Well i have no idea about what to look for and stuff...
If I would take it to an engineer could he help me?

 

[RyanOh]

Can't hurt to take it to an amp repair tech, but they may charge a bench fee just to open it up.
See what agedhorse says, he's the expert. (in the other thread)

 

[ddnidd1]

Can't hurt to take it to an amp repair tech, but they may charge a bench fee just to open it up.
See what agedhorse says, he's the expert. (in the other thread)

That's the only post to pay attention to.

 

[GeorgeX006]

Thank you..I ll speak with some friends who know about these stuff and i ll see...