We have an old PA amp that I converted for guitar. It actually sounds pretty good, 2 x 6L6, 3 x 6SC7, 1 x 5U4. It does not have a fuse and I was thinking to add one. Is there a preference in hooking up the hot/black wire? Is it better to come from the AC hot/black to the switch and then to the fuse, then to PT; or first to the fuse and then over to the switch and PT?
Thank You
Ac Power switch and fuse holder
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Re: Ac Power switch and fuse holder
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Re: Ac Power switch and fuse holder
Be sure to add a three prong cord if it doesn't already have one.
Green to chassis ground.
Green to chassis ground.
Tom
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Re: Ac Power switch and fuse holder
Yes, sorry about that. I did install a 3 wire cord, but there was no fuse. I was unsure about the correct path of travel, but Allynmey set me straight on that.Structo wrote:Be sure to add a three prong cord if it doesn't already have one.
Green to chassis ground.
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Check For The Death Cap
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Also check for the "death cap". It usually is from the white a/c input wire to the chassis. I cut one end off, and heat shrink it, just in case some collector type wants it converted back to a two prong cord. If your unit did not even have a fuse it might not have the death cap either. For a 2 x 6L6 amp I usually use a 2A Slow Blow fuse.
Also check for the "death cap". It usually is from the white a/c input wire to the chassis. I cut one end off, and heat shrink it, just in case some collector type wants it converted back to a two prong cord. If your unit did not even have a fuse it might not have the death cap either. For a 2 x 6L6 amp I usually use a 2A Slow Blow fuse.