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| Replacing/Upgrading AC Outlets The Hubbell 8300 has a different face material and its contacts are nickel plated; apparently the nickel plating will give the receptacle a slightly more forward presentation. Some will say that the nickel contributes a "brightness". The old stoc... | |
| Synergistic Research UEF Receptacle Grip Take a good look at the two outlets in the two Links below.https://highend-electronics.com/products/synergistic-research-black-uef-duplex-receptaclehttps://www.amazon.com/Seymour-TR5362WCC12-Receptacle-Resistant-125-volt/dp/B0052EDREA?th=1Are they... | |
| Replacing fuse In the big scheme of things, 1.7A difference is not a whole lot when you are looking at a 6.3A reference point. And it really varies depending on manufacturer. The reference point , imo, should be the power consumption of the piece of equipment. ... | |
| Household Surge Protectors - Good or Bad? williewonka OP1,719 posts 08-20-2018 8:26amI think I did not explain myself properly...- I did not make any changes the bonding points of the neutral and ground in the breaker p... | |
| Household Surge Protectors - Good or Bad? I've since installed a ground between the neutral side of the inputs and the ground of the mains supply - Not a good idea. Also against NEC electrical safety code. The neutral can only be bonded, connected, to earth ground at one point, the main... | |
| Am I hearing things? I looked downstairs in the electrical panel and no and nowhere is there a 15, 20, 25, or 30.marked on the breakers. Is there a secret code electricians use? The ampere rating should be on the ON/OFF breaker handle. Sometimes it’s printed on the f... | |
| Am I hearing things? blueranger OP257 posts 08-03-2018 5:32pmI will get a polarity tester and I don’t kniw tbe particulars. But I do know when I saw the wire it was orange 10 ga and there was no ground wire in it. So how could he ground it otherwise? I’m just going ... | |
| Am I hearing things? craigl59248 posts 08-03-2018 10:36amSince there are electricians seeing this thread would like to ask them if 12/2 Romax is OK for 20 amp circuits. Is there some reason why ... | |
| Cable Burn In dopogue1,747 posts 07-27-2018 7:17amI have some very pertinent experience with this issue. My long-time balanced interconnects (Clear Day) on the link between my Oppo/ModWright 105... | |
| Audio Research VT100 Mk1, Mk3; VS115 @richardp01 Are you 100% sure you have everything adjusted correctly? I ran across an old Agon thread that may be of interest.Quote from thread. -> there is another measurement that you should check (before the power tubes are in) and that is o... | |
| Audio Research VT100 Mk1, Mk3; VS115 @richardp01 DO NOT USE THE AMP WITHOUT BIASING THE SIGNAL TUBES! Especially the driver tubes. Failure to bias the 6922 tubes will lead to damage of the amp. It may sound fine now but there is a good chance it is eating up the life of the new 6922 ... | |
| Audio Research VT100 Mk1, Mk3; VS115 Perhaps I should just stay with the Mk1 and be prepared to fix it when it breaks down. When was the last time you totally retubed the VT100 amp? Specifically the 6922 signal tubes? It’s not for the novice and can be quite expensive. The 6922 inpu... | |
| Solid core power cords under 300$ - List of manufacturers ? Here is one of the problems when solid wire in sizes like #14 or larger are used for a power cord. Even if the male plug uses a screw and terminal plate to terminate the solid wire, and, even when the screw/terminal plate is tight against the soli... | |
| Solid core power cords under 300$ - List of manufacturers ? Romex is not designed, manufactured, or Listed, to be used as a power cord. It is designed and Listed for use as mains power wiring fastened/supported rigidly in place. Romex, NM, cable can only be used in places/locations as approved by the NEC, ... | |
| Solid core power cords under 300$ - List of manufacturers ? Just a reminder.The OP said nothing about using Romex cable. Solid core power cords under 300$ - List of manufacturers ?I would like to try a 2nd hand solid core power cord under 300$What are my options?I know following manufacturers:Audioquest (C... |