[Amps] B minus connection

George k4gvt at comcast.net
Fri Apr 11 09:40:16 EDT 2008


The integrity of the HV return path is imperative to operation and most 
importantly safety!
Should you allow the HV return path to be disrupted (disconnected) while 
the HV path remains
on, the potential of the chassis could rise to dangerous--even lethal 
levels.
The HV return must be solidly bonded or connected--no quick disconnects 
unless both HV and
return are disconnected together.

73,
George, K4GVT



Steve Flood wrote:
> I notice in many homebrew amps with a seperate P/S that the Millen HV connector is used for B plus, and the occasional Alden or Amhenol HV connectors.
> But, what is used to connect B minus from P/S to Amp?  I'm still in the design and parts-acquisition stage, but my B minus will be a little above chassis ground for metering.  Is an RCA-type audio connector adequate for this purpose?  Then of course the amp and P/S chassis will be strapped to my ground bus.
>
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