Fender Twin Reverb Started smoking & popping... outlet overload?!

[rhythmusic510]

I was on a gig in conference room of a hotel a few days ago and wasn't playing for more than 20 minutes when I started hearing a popping noise coming from my amp, and saw that my Fender Twin Reverb started smoking from the tubes. I immediately turned it off and unplugged it. It wasn't until this happened that one of my bandmates conveniently decided to tell me that the sound guy told us not to plug into those outlets. Yeah, thanks for telling me.

In any case, I rarely push my amp very hard and usually play with a clean tone, and I handle my equipment very delicately. I will admit I'm worried that this will be a costly repair. I still haven't opened it up because I'm afraid to void the manufacturer's warranty and still have to look into this. But I do have questions: I don't know if it was a simply problem with the amp itself, or if was in fact a problem with the wall outlet. I've plugged directly into the wall many times with no problem. Has this ever happened to any of you? Is there a chance I was asked not to plug into this outlet because it would get easily overloaded and blow out my amp? If it did in fact do damage, any estimates or guesses regarding what would need to be repaired and the cost?

Any input you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[vavlehead]

Since you are afraid to 'void' the manufacturer's warranty... use it.
If the service dept comes back and tells you plugged into a 240VAC plug... come back and we'll try and help.

[52 Bill]

Unless it is connected to some non-standard power source, I can't think of any situation that would cause the amp to be damaged by the use of a specific outlet. If the entire building was connected incorrectly or even an entire section of a building maybe, but unlikely.

If the amp is still under warranty take it in and have Fender fix it.

[Ronsonic]

Since you are afraid to 'void' the manufacturer's warranty... use it.
If the service dept comes back and tells you plugged into a 240VAC plug... come back and we'll try and help.

This is the man with the right answer.

Take it into the shop, say "it started smoking on the gig."

Collect it when it's fixed.