Volfenhag ZX-7180 Need Help

[Magnarider 10+ year member]

I just took my Amp apart and repaired it but I broke a few clips does anyone know where I can get some new or used ones? Should be some pics of them

Thanks.

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[GVP 10+ year member]

Get a new amp

 

[silvercookie 5,000+ posts]

Bring it to the scrap yard and put the $0.75 towards a new amp.

 

[DoesDad 10+ year member]

I've heard stories of trunk fires with Volfenhag amps! Seriously OP either just rig it (cause you're not going to find that part) or invest in a new amp.

 

[Magnarider 10+ year member]

You guys think a paperclip or something might work? IM keeping the amp it has sentimental value.

 

[maylar 10+ year member]

Without seeing where they go, I'm guessing that they're spring clips that hold transistors against the heatsink? If that's what they are then you need to find a replacement or fabricate something. Without them the transistors will overheat and burn out.

Maybe you can find something similar at Mouser...

http://www.mouser.com/catalog/catalogusd/645/2115.pdf

 

[Magnarider 10+ year member]

Any suggestions on how to fabricate something? Maybe a strip of metal bolted to the casing? Would that cause any grounding problems? Maybe aluminum should be used

 

[cdc351jeferson 10+ year member]

If it has sentimental value stop using it before it catches on fire get something else

 

[Magnarider 10+ year member]

No it needs to be used until it catches fire then Ill clean it up and throw it on a shelf. What are those clips called that were on mouser they look like what I need but what are they called? Thanks for ur help.

 

[akheathen Premium Member]

4525 - AAVID THERMALLOY - HEAT SINK, TO-220 | Newark

start searching here, and you will find exactly what you want, or you could just use these. they are available form many sites, and digikey will get it to you the fastest, in my experience, with decent pricing and reliability. i just didn't take the time to get you to the digikey part link, but now you know where to start. my advise, is to have it gone through, and it might actually be made into a half-decent amp that won't "catch on fire".... not sure what would make it catch on fire.

 

[Magnarider 10+ year member]

DO you think thats the exact part number? Will that part number work? I was looking at clips and my seem to be bent different where they slide into the rail. Maybe I can order a clip and make it work for me though, I might have to do some fabrication but thats OK as long as it works and it dissipates heat thats all that matters.

Thanks for your help.