High Voltage Doubler- Standby Switch

[ToneMerc]

So I'm redoing my high voltage (700/350V MusicMan PS) 100W build. While it works, I've truly never felt comfortable with 710V across the standby switch. I have considered just omitting it, but if i don't I'm pretty sure i'm going to relocate it.

I'm leaning toward the second scheme of breaking it on the cold side facing the screens. Any thoughts?

TM

[talbany]

Mike
That is correct you want to break it on the cold side..This is where I have mine and I have no popping issues..

Good Luck!!

Tony

[greekie]

Those scare the hell out of me... If you happen to touch the hot B+ you have now replaced the standby switch as a prime ground connection... ZAPP!!!

If you are unsure about the switch, get a DPST/DPDT and use the two rows in series.

[ToneMerc]

Mike
That is correct you want to break it on the cold side..This is where I have mine and I have no popping issues.
Tony

Thanks Tony, the cold side it is. I've also dropped the screens down to 150R as well.

Mike

[heisthl]

Just put a 2KV .01 disc cap across the switch

[ToneMerc]

Just put a 2KV .01 disc cap across the switch

Henry, that's exactly what I've always had across that Carling switch. I guess the pop bothered me more than anything else.

TM