Does a reverb tank HAVE to be inside a bag?

Kiteboarder

Kiteboarder

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Hi guys, does a reverb tank have to be inside a reverb tank bag when put in a head unit? Or can the tank just sit screwed to the bottom of the cabinet uncovered.

I can see the tank needs to be insulated when inside a combo, since the combo has the speakers right there. But, what about in a head cabinet?

-D
 
Thanks. Well, I have to put the reverb tank inside this head cabinet without a cover whether I like it or not. I tried to fit it in with the bag and the vinyl of the bag is about 1/4" away from one of the output tubes. No no no! Fire hazard! So nice and bare is the answer to this one!
 
The bag acts as sort of a shock mount by allowing the pan to "float" inside the bag. If you secure the pan directly to the cabinet (head or combo) you may find it will be very sensitive to vibrations. If the bag won't fit, I suggest using four screws through the rubber "feet" that come with the pan but leave the screws loose. Don't tighten them down and hopefully allow the pan to "float" a bit.
 
Thanks Bruce. Point taken. I have attached the tank with four rubber feet (the kind that's like a coupler and actually goes right through the hole itself). I only tighten it them enough to keep the tank secure, but allow it to float. Works well so far, I have to try it at high volumes now. -Danny
 
Well the Egnater tourmaster 4100 head has it in a bag and Bruce has it designed with a big metal heat shield seperating the 4 power tubes from the bag. It just bolts to the chassis right between the power tubes and the tank bag. Works like a charm. :thumbsup:
 
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