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Hi all,
Everyone should have a chronological safety check
> list committed to memory
> and posted in the shack that you can go through each
> and every time one goes
> to open up a amp to work on it. I'll start it,
> please add on.
>=20
> 1. Un plug main power source
> 2. Verify HV is not present in the equipment (how?,
> shorting stick!)
> 3.Check the plate voltage meter to make sure its
discharged.
> 4.Use a high voltage probe and check again.
> 5.Use only one hand.
>=20
Ok what is a GOOD shorting stick? I don't think a screwdriver counts.
Seems a friend used one on 2800v supply and it came through it and blew =
his fingernail off.
What is the best way to make one?
Thanks,
Steve wd0ct
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Hi all,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Everyone should have a chronological safety check<BR>> list =
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memory<BR>> and posted in the shack that you can go through =
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every time one goes<BR>> to open up a amp to work on it. I'll start=20
it,<BR>> please add on.<BR>> <BR>> 1. Un plug main power =
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5.Use only one hand.<BR>> <BR><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Ok what is =
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shorting stick? I don't think a screwdriver counts.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Seems a friend used one on 2800v supply =
and it came=20
through it and blew his fingernail off.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV>
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