How can I tell if my TI is AL?

tristan20 · Post by **tristan20** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:39 pm

How can I tell if my TI is AL?

Here are pics of my 1200 and 1000. I have no idea how to tell.

Thanks

Post by **bdubs767** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:43 pm

magnet...if it sticks its not al

Post by **fuzzysnuggleduck** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:03 pm

AL amps should weight a bunch less than the steel ones, too.

dgoodhue · Post by **dgoodhue** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:32 pm

The AL are also rough to the touch, while the regular TI are smooth.

rolandk · Post by **rolandk** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:33 pm

If you pick it up and its so light that you almost throw it through the roof.

MW3 · Post by **MW3** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:00 pm

Pics are of normal amps, not AL.

Unless its some really weird lighting.

brenzbmr@sb · Post by **brenzbmr@sb** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:22 pm

yeah it looks normal

but if it feels like its missing guts then its probably an AL

HoseHead · Post by **HoseHead** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:23 pm

You'll have to send them to me to be sure.

How do you know if it weighs a bunch less ifin you only got one?

Use a fridge magnet.

Post by **AVICJR** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:37 am

Looks like it's missing some silk screening on the bottom. Terminals and such.

Post by **Wakeup** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:48 am

Looks like steel to me.

Haz · Post by **Haz** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 7:13 am

Hi,

You can tell the difference by the weight, the AL finish is very light compared to the steel finish and also this pic will help you:

The top light colour is the AL (aluminum) finish and the bottom one it the steel finish. The steel finish is heavier then the AL finish.

Also it says AL on the side of the box e.g: TI 1200.1 "AL" and also on the birthsheet. Plus the Ti1200.1 AL actually weighs slightly lighter then the Ti500.4 steel and you can pick up the Ti1200.1 AL with one hand.

Furthermore the AL versions do not rust but the steel ones do.

And this is someone elses pic:

Haz