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#1 2013-11-15 03:05:30
- Surfnski
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- Registered: 2011-02-27
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Death Cap Replacement
I know, I know... remove the cap and install a 3 prong cord, which is what I normally do. But. I am in the process of servicing and recapping an amp for a buddy and he has asked that I keep the original 2 prong cord rather than upgrade to a three prong. I tried to convince him otherwise but he wants to keep it original. So, my question is, what type of cap should I use to replace the old (about to let loose) film cap located on the polarity switch? Is this what I should be using in the link below? Can anybody recommend a cheaper alternative?
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Cor … SHRTm5w%3d
Thanks!
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#2 2013-11-15 17:34:00
- hangman
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Re: Death Cap Replacement
Keeping an amp original despite safety is pure silliness. But you already know that. If you must continue using the two prong cable you should consider using a y1 safety capacitor like the kemet pme295 or other. These are designed so they don't short when they fail.
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#3 2013-11-15 21:51:29
- Surfnski
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Re: Death Cap Replacement
Thanks for the recommendation hangman. I looked those caps up on mouser and I'm not finding any with the original .047uf value. Is it ok to go with the 0.001uF?
http://www.mouser.com/Search/ProductDet … RB4100MR30
Thanks,
Bill
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#4 2014-02-14 21:35:40
- doug_olitsky
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- From: Gold Coast, Long Island, NY
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Re: Death Cap Replacement
OK I'll ask...
I rebuilt my v4 and it works flawless. I still have the death cap and orig cord. What's the issue w/ leaving it as is? I'm guessing the way the ground plane is there is potential for shock.
If I decide to remove the cap and put a three prong cord in where do I connect hot, neutral and ground?
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I think this is what I should do.....
HOT- input w/ fuse
NEUTRAL- non fused pwr input
GND- connect to chassis somplace
cut out death cap (.047 across mains)
Since I've had zero issues and NO shocking I think I will just put a new .047 cap in there.
BTW- I live in a house that is over 110 years old, we pre-date residential electric service.
Last edited by doug_olitsky (2014-02-14 23:53:19)
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