fordgtlover
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You might consider wiring the amp up, but not plugging it in to AC, and then posting some detailed pictures showing how you have connected everything. People here can review your work before you power it up.
As a few tips to try and keep you safe:
- Don't leave exposed 240V AC in your amp. (use covered crimp connectors or heat shrink the ac connections to the IEC connector and avoid exposed wires out of screw terminals).
- Make sure you securely bolt a ground wire to exposed metal.
- Make sure you are clear which pin is the Neutral and which one is the Active pin on the IEC connector.
- Make sure you use a fuse on the Active line.
- Check that all of your connections are correct, and check again, and then take a break and then check it all again.
- When you finally do power the amp, plug the IEC socket in, then the wall socket and then switch on the power from the wall.
- Don't stand too close to the amp when you turn it on.
- If your [correct size] fuse blows on startup, turn the power off at the wall and then pull the plug out. Check and recheck everything and find and fix the problem before you power it up again.
- When checking voltages etc on a live amp, don't grab the amp or anything inside the amp with both hands (keep one hand behind your back if you have to).
- Have someone nearby when you first power the amp, and explain to them how to turn of the power (wall switch) if needed.
The key thing is to work slowly and carefully, and understand what you are doing and why and that you are connecting the right things to the right places. And, ask question if you need to, silly questions are easier to deal with than silly mistakes.
As a few tips to try and keep you safe:
- Don't leave exposed 240V AC in your amp. (use covered crimp connectors or heat shrink the ac connections to the IEC connector and avoid exposed wires out of screw terminals).
- Make sure you securely bolt a ground wire to exposed metal.
- Make sure you are clear which pin is the Neutral and which one is the Active pin on the IEC connector.
- Make sure you use a fuse on the Active line.
- Check that all of your connections are correct, and check again, and then take a break and then check it all again.
- When you finally do power the amp, plug the IEC socket in, then the wall socket and then switch on the power from the wall.
- Don't stand too close to the amp when you turn it on.
- If your [correct size] fuse blows on startup, turn the power off at the wall and then pull the plug out. Check and recheck everything and find and fix the problem before you power it up again.
- When checking voltages etc on a live amp, don't grab the amp or anything inside the amp with both hands (keep one hand behind your back if you have to).
- Have someone nearby when you first power the amp, and explain to them how to turn of the power (wall switch) if needed.
The key thing is to work slowly and carefully, and understand what you are doing and why and that you are connecting the right things to the right places. And, ask question if you need to, silly questions are easier to deal with than silly mistakes.