How hot is too hot for a transformer to run?

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How hot is too hot for a transformer to run on a tube amp. I have an Allied Knight 935 (ecc82s with 3 12ax7s) and after about two hours the power transformer is hot enough, that you wouldn't want to hold your hand on it for 10-20 seconds. The output transformers are warm to the touch, but not nearly as hot. There is a hum adjuster on the back, would moving that help with the heat? I don't know how to bias this amp, or if it is self biasing, but the heat is starting to worry me. Any info would be appreciated.
Ben
Alled Knight 935, Sony CA70es CD player, Kenwood KT-6005 Tuner, KEF Reference 102s

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Topic - How hot is too hot for a transformer to run? - Roublard Cache 23:51:09 08/17/02 (3)

Re: How hot is too hot for a transformer to run? - Ron Oehlert 09:12:25 08/18/02 (1)

Re: How hot is too hot for a transformer to run? - Roublard Cache 09:56:27 08/18/02 (0)

Some like it hot! - foolno1@blazenet.net 02:56:41 08/18/02 (0)

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