Presto K8 — 500ohm 1D

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Presto K8 — 500ohm 1D

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Thu Jul 24, 2025 8:38 am

I have a rebuilt Presto K8 and a rebuilt Presto K8 1D 500ohm head. The K8 has a 8ohm output to the cutter head for the stock 5c. I’d like to use a transformer to use my 1D. Do I need a 8ohm/500ohm transformer or do I need a 500ohm/500ohm transformer.

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Re: Presto K8 — 500ohm 1D

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Thu Jul 24, 2025 4:57 pm

Have the coil in the head replaced with an 8ohm coil. Mike Dixon at latheparts.com user PIAPTK

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