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• Plug the load into the outlet to which the wires are attached. - Al Sekela 14:00:00 07/30/07 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: Hammond 193L choke installation. posted by posbwp55@msn.com on July 29, 2007 at 17:23:51

  Duplex outlets generally have a break-off tab connecting the two outlets on each side. This is done to allow one convenience outlet in a home to have one outlet switched and one always on.
  
  Oyaide outlets do not have this feature. Furutech outlets have the tab but it is not scored and should not be broken off.
  
  If the conditioner has one pair of wires going to the outlet, plug the load into the outlet to which the wires are attached, and plug the choke into the other side. If there are two pairs of wires, one to each side, then it does not matter.
  
  Unplug the conditioner before taking it apart to determine how the duplex outlets are wired.
  
  The break-off tab is the same metal as the wire connection plates, but is scored to allow it to be broken off easily. This stress in the metal is bad for current flow to the audio equipment load.
  
  For DIY outlet boxes, plan on wiring each outlet separately.
  
  

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  • RE: Plug the load into the outlet to which the wires are attached. - posbwp55@msn.com 16:11:42 07/31/07 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Plug the load into the outlet to which the wires are attached. posted by Al Sekela on July 30, 2007 at 14:00:00

    Thanks for the information Al. You are an invaluable resource here on AA. I am a machinist and electrically illiterate. I rely on the knowledge of AA members and have had great results following their directions. Thanks again all.
    
    Bart Posner
    
    

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  • I second Al's post..(nt) - cdc 15:45:53 07/30/07 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Plug the load into the outlet to which the wires are attached. posted by Al Sekela on July 30, 2007 at 14:00:00

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• Say you plug your component into - RioTubes 17:32:06 07/29/07 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Hammond 193L choke installation. posted by posbwp55@msn.com on July 29, 2007 at 17:23:51

  a receptacle on a duplex outlet. Plug the choke into the remaining open receptacle.

  I think your Q about the primary and secondary is in reference to discussions on the choke application when using a transformer based power conditioner. A transformer has a primary and secondary side. If you don't use such a PC, then just plug the choke into the open receptacle into which your component plugs.
  
  

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  Edits: 07/29/07

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