Re: Shock hazard

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In Reply to: Re: Shock hazard posted by ketchup on December 12, 2005 at 16:44:37:

Probably, but can't be absolutly sure without a schematic, look for the largest physical size...and yes, those the primary ones you need to be concerned about.
Use at least a 2W 100 Ohm resistor or larger (Ohms), hold with insulated pliers in center of resistor and place one lead on the (+) terminal and the other lead on the (-) terminal of each cap. Short the caps for at least 30 seconds or more. Do this again just before you get ready to work on the amp. If the caps have a hiigh charge, the resistor may become hot as it bleeds the cap...that's normal.

Regards,
"Kico"
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Topic - Shock hazard - ketchup 13:29:46 12/12/05 (6)

Re: Shock hazard - richardl 15:14:37 12/19/05 (0)

Might not be the type of advice you are seeking but ... - PureAudio 18:52:55 12/12/05 (0)

Re: Shock hazard - ketchup 16:44:37 12/12/05 (2)

Re: Shock hazard - Kico 13:48:44 12/13/05 (1)

Re: Shock hazard - ketchup 19:36:49 12/13/05 (0)

Yep, uplug it first ;-) and bleed the PS caps just to be sure (nt) - Kico 15:45:57 12/12/05 (0)

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Re: Shock hazard - ketchup 19:36:49 12/13/05 (0)

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