[Amps] Neutral vs Ground Connection for 220 VAC

Phil Clements philk5pc@tyler.net
Thu, 12 Dec 2002 11:17:01 -0600


.> **  There could still be a safety hazard on the chassis of the amp if the
> neutral and the ground wires were to break at the same time.   Perhaps it
> would be wise to go with a 5-wire circuit ?  There would be two line
> wires, the neutral wire, the ground wire plus the emergency-backup wire.
> On second thought, since #6 Cu wire is so easily broken, maybe an
> emergency-backup backup wire and a 6-wire plug/socket would be safer yet ?

A current sensor could be installed on the safety ground wire where it exits
the breaker panel. This could trigger a 6 inch fire alarm gong and red strobe
light so that the ham shack can be evacuated in a timely manner.

(((73)))
Phil, K5PC