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Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: MrBreeze on July 15, 2022, 12:23:28 pm

Title: IEC connector location
Post by: MrBreeze on July 15, 2022, 12:23:28 pm

I’m considering substituting an IEC connector to the chassis instead of standard power cord. I just realized it would be quite close to the rectifier tube. Grabbing in there to unplug might be a bad idea. Any thoughts?

Title: Re: IEC connector location
Post by: vampwizzard on July 15, 2022, 12:55:53 pm

Depends on the amp. Ive used them on blues jr rebuilds with no issue.

Title: Re: IEC connector location
Post by: DummyLoad on July 15, 2022, 01:09:50 pm

Quote from: MrBreeze on July 15, 2022, 12:23:28 pm

I’m considering substituting an IEC connector to the chassis instead of standard power cord. I just realized it would be quite close to the rectifier tube. Grabbing in there to unplug might be a bad idea. Any thoughts?

Pics of the plan would help.


--Pete

Title: Re: IEC connector location
Post by: sluckey on July 15, 2022, 01:20:02 pm

Quote from: MrBreeze on July 15, 2022, 12:23:28 pm

I’m considering substituting an IEC connector to the chassis instead of standard power cord. I just realized it would be quite close to the rectifier tube. Grabbing in there to unplug might be a bad idea. Any thoughts?

DON'T DO IT! Ain't worth it for a 5F2A.

Title: Re: IEC connector location
Post by: MrBreeze on July 15, 2022, 01:29:37 pm

Quote from: sluckey on July 15, 2022, 01:20:02 pm

DON'T DO IT! Ain't worth it for a 5F2A.
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Yea I’m agreeing. It would only be an inch away from the rectifier tube on the 5F2A. No other option unless it’s mounted in the cabinet.