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Re: [Amps] Alpha 87A Power Supply Question

To: <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com>, <amps@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] Alpha 87A Power Supply Question
From: gudguyham via Amps <amps@contesting.com>
Reply-to: gudguyham <gudguyham@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 4 May 2021 20:43:46 +0000 (UTC)
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Well actually by code the only place where neutral and ground can come together 
in an electrical service is at the first disconnect point.  Some meter systems 
have the main breaker incorporated within the meter gear.  If that’s the case 
the neutral and ground come together there at the meter pan and the ground goes 
to the grounding electrode from that point.  From there the main lug only panel 
is serviced by three insulated wires L- L2-N and ground/bonding conductor.  The 
neutral bar floats above ground ( the can) and the can gets a separate bar for 
grounds only.  


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On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 4:08 PM, Jim Brown <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote:

On 5/4/2021 7:24 AM, MU 4CX250B wrote:
> I believe the appropriate hookup depends on the circuitry. As already
> noted, the guiding principle is that return current should always be
> through neutral, and never through ground.

NO, NO, NO!

As K4FMX has correctly told you, the amp needs ONLY Line, Line, and 
Ground. It does NOT need Neutral, and you should make no connection to 
it. It is a HUGE violation of Code to connect Neutral to Ground anywhere 
except the Panel where power enters your home.

73, Jim K9YC
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