[Boatanchors] line cord question

[rls19]

Ray,

For any boatanchor that is to be used rather than intended to be a shelf queen, the 2-wire cord should be replaced with a 3-wire one. The hot lead should go through a fuse of the correct value and then to the power switch. The neutral goes to the other side of the transformer(s) and the green safety ground lead goes to the chassis. If the fuse holder is a chassis-apron type, the hot lead should go to the far end of the holder from the chassis so that if someone forgets to unplug the rig before removing the fuse, the fuse will not be hot when it is pulled part way out.

73,
Bob AD3K

> On Feb 17, 2019, at 11:49 AM, RAY FRIESS <rayfrijr at msn.com> wrote:
> 
> This may seem to be a silly question, especially from someone who has been a ham for 50 years, but I just wanted to make sure I was understanding what the current meaning or vernacular is.
> 
> When talking about changing the old two wire power cord to a current three wire cord on a boat anchor, are we just talking about connecting the hot and neutral to the power transformer (through a fuse of course) and then the ground wire to the chassis of the rig?  Or is there something I'm missing?
> 
> When restoring and using boatanchor gear, I have not really worried about it, but I do notice that on SOME gear one can get a slight tickle when touching the cabinet of one piece while touching another piece.   About the same sensation as touching the tongue to the old 9 volt batteries to see if they are still good.   (grin)
> 
> Anyhow ...  please no poking fun at an old timer.  I can still and want to learn.    (hi hi)
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