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Re: discharging caps....

9/11/2004 9:39 PM
jbrew73	Re: discharging caps.... i would say the strumming method is a good way to start as it would drain the voltage to a non deadly level. but i would still use a resistor from B+ to ground to be safe. i've used a jumper wire to ground but it makes things smoke if you forget to take it out(yes i have left it in before so i know 1st hand). my biggest concern with strumming and pulling the power cord is what if the amp doesn't work?? so the resistor to ground is a sure fire relatively safe methodthat will work every time and won't blow if you forget and leave it in.

9/11/2004 9:39 PM

jbrew73

Re: discharging caps....

i would say the strumming method is a good way to start as it would drain the voltage to a non deadly level. but i would still use a resistor from B+ to ground to be safe. i've used a jumper wire to ground but it makes things smoke if you forget to take it out(yes i have left it in before so i know 1st hand). my biggest concern with strumming and pulling the power cord is what if the amp doesn't work?? so the resistor to ground is a sure fire relatively safe methodthat will work every time and won't blow if you forget and leave it in.

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