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Offline Beezerboy

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grounding question
« on: March 23, 2024, 08:26:41 pm »
would you use one of the 4 power transformer screws as the main chassis ground point? just curious

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Re: grounding question
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2024, 09:03:22 pm »
no
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Re: grounding question
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2024, 11:28:48 pm »

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Re: grounding question
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2024, 11:36:20 pm »
Because I'm afraid of all the internetty naysayers.  :l2:
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Re: grounding question
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2024, 12:14:31 am »
Because I'm afraid of all the internetty naysayers.  :l2:
Shhhh! I have used a PT bolt to connect the power cord earth ground in several of my amps, but don't tell anyone.
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Re: grounding question
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2024, 01:05:10 am »
ahhhh................ pearl clutchers

 


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