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Draining filter caps .... OK?

4/13/2005 7:33 AM
Dale	Draining filter caps .... OK? It is my understanding (from reading) that this is a workable way to drain off most of the filter caps (from the Hoffman site) ... "The easiest way to drain your filter caps is to warm up the amp and then play the amp. Do not shut the amp off with the power switch or the standby switch. Just unplug the amp from the wall and keep strumming your guitar until the sound dies away. The voltage in the filter caps is now below a level that can hurt you. There will still be a small voltage present in the caps but it is not enough to give you a nasty shock. Typically less than 20 volts is in the cap after draining it this way." Dale

4/13/2005 7:33 AM

Dale

Draining filter caps .... OK?

It is my understanding (from reading) that this is a workable way to drain off most of the filter caps (from the Hoffman site) ...

"The easiest way to drain your filter caps is to warm up the amp and then play the amp. Do not shut the amp off with the power switch or the standby switch. Just unplug the amp from the wall and keep strumming your guitar until the sound dies away.
The voltage in the filter caps is now below a level that can hurt you. There will still be a small voltage present in the caps but it is not enough to give you a nasty shock. Typically less than 20 volts is in the cap after draining it this way."

Dale

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KDakaWalt Dale - Yes that is correct. That is... -- 4/13/2005 7:56 AM