Hello,
Unfortunately last night my 120V stereo was plugged into a 220V socket directly.
(We're just about talking again).
The stereo now ceases to function more or less
- Radio, tape player, amplifier and lights not working
- Only the record platter turns.
There was a burning chemical smell afterwards.
I've looked inside today and cannot see any fuses and unfortunately the electronics looks fairly complicated
(I've fairly limited experience).
What I did notice was that the transformer had some hardened fluid both outside and inside. (See photos attached).
My googling has some people saying that this can happen naturally and others saying there is an issue.
Can anyone advise based on the photos if the transformer is fried (literally) and/or if there's an easy way to test it?
~ I've a multimeter but am a bit nervous dealing with power issues/transformers.
- It's labelled as AC-159C
- There seems to be 2 input wires (white) and 5 output (2 x red, 1 x black, 1 x green and 1 x yellow)
- I've been unable to find any specifications on it or the stereo so I'm not sure what the voltages should be.
Thank you
Unfortunately last night my 120V stereo was plugged into a 220V socket directly.
(We're just about talking again).
The stereo now ceases to function more or less
- Radio, tape player, amplifier and lights not working
- Only the record platter turns.
There was a burning chemical smell afterwards.
I've looked inside today and cannot see any fuses and unfortunately the electronics looks fairly complicated
(I've fairly limited experience).
What I did notice was that the transformer had some hardened fluid both outside and inside. (See photos attached).
My googling has some people saying that this can happen naturally and others saying there is an issue.
Can anyone advise based on the photos if the transformer is fried (literally) and/or if there's an easy way to test it?
~ I've a multimeter but am a bit nervous dealing with power issues/transformers.
- It's labelled as AC-159C
- There seems to be 2 input wires (white) and 5 output (2 x red, 1 x black, 1 x green and 1 x yellow)
- I've been unable to find any specifications on it or the stereo so I'm not sure what the voltages should be.
Thank you
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