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Fender opto isolator "roach" which end is which?

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  • Fender opto isolator "roach" which end is which?

    I just got a replacement roach from Kendrick for my silverface DR. I seem to be measuring 2.2M on both ends of the roach! The "suspected dead" roach (in circuit) in the amp measures 47K on one end and 10+M on the other.

    I know that if I just pop the new roach in I have a 50% chance of getting it right the first time but is there any other measurement I should perform first to ensure a quick, first try fix?
    Thanks!

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    Put your ohm meter on two leads. Set it for very high resistance and shine a very bright flashlight in the open end of the shrink wrap... if the resistance changes dramatically, you have the resistance/photocell end not the neon bulb end.

    I woulds guess your +10m is the neon lamp side but this will tell you for sure.
    Bruce

    Mission Amps
    Denver, CO. 80022
    www.missionamps.com
    303-955-2412

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