If polarity is correct, you have a short

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In Reply to: Smokin' caps! posted by andy evans on November 9, 2015 at 08:07:50:

Any chance the wrong wire is being tied to ground? Smoking occurred with tubes out of unit?
BTW... are you using two caps in series in the PSU? To increase voltage rating. Just a thought. Many vintage guitar amps use this setup to increase voltage ratings.
Here's a photo of a Fender amp that someone did not set those two series caps in proper order.

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Topic - Smokin' caps! - andy evans 08:07:50 11/09/15 (7)

If polarity is correct, you have a short - FenderLover 11:18:06 11/09/15 (0)

RE: Smokin' caps! - DAK 10:38:14 11/09/15 (0)

RE: Smokin' caps! - drsx 09:51:49 11/09/15 (0)

RE: Smokin' caps! - jyourison 08:10:42 11/09/15 (3)

Polarity - andy evans 08:14:00 11/09/15 (2)

RE: Polarity - Triode_Kingdom 11:19:42 11/09/15 (0)

RE: Polarity - andy evans 08:32:27 11/09/15 (0)

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If polarity is correct, you have a short - FenderLover 11:18:06 11/09/15 (0)

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