MM TA110-W 48v Transformer

[Zer09]

I have a couple of beefy old power transformers pulled from 50's/60's 6l6 amps that I would like to put to use. The first will probably go into an AA165 Pro Reverb since I already have the cab and most parts. The problem is that neither PT has a bias tap and I don't want to take it from the HT winding. I came across a Mercury Magnetics TA110-w transformer that has 48, 40, 24 and 8 volt, non-CT, taps rated at 1 amp. What scares me is the price- $3.95. Does anyone have any experience with this transformer?

[olddawg]

I have a couple of beefy old power transformers pulled from 50's/60's 6l6 amps that I would like to put to use. The first will probably go into an AA165 Pro Reverb since I already have the cab and most parts. The problem is that neither PT has a bias tap and I don't want to take it from the HT winding. I came across a Mercury Magnetics TA110-w transformer that has 48, 40, 24 and 8 volt, non-CT, taps rated at 1 amp. What scares me is the price- $3.95. Does anyone have any experience with this transformer?

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A transformer is as a transformer does. What have you got to lose at that price? Seems like a very useful thing to have around in any event.

[Steve Conner]

If it's rated 48V @ 1A, it's probably quite a hefty lump. 0.1A would have been more useful.

A classic trick to get bias voltage is to take a small transformer, 120V to 6V or 9V, and drive it backwards off your heater winding.

[Zer09]

If it's rated 48V @ 1A, it's probably quite a hefty lump. 0.1A would have been more useful.

A classic trick to get bias voltage is to take a small transformer, 120V to 6V or 9V, and drive it backwards off your heater winding.

I emailed Mercury Magnetics to get info on it because it's not on their website. If I don't like what I hear from them I may try your trick. The PT I'm using actually has 2 6.3 filament taps so I may have found a use for the second.