[Elecraft] Shipping fully assembled KPA-500

[Don Wilhelm]

Ralph,

When a KPA500 is shipped for service, they recommend that the 
transformer be removed.
It not only saves on weight, but it eliminates the possibility that the 
transformer will deform the bottom panel should the parcel experience a 
sudden stop such as at the end of a sorting chute.

Elecraft does ship the factory KPA500 with the transformer installed.  
*However*, they use special extruded packing supports.

If the person you would buy from has the factory packaging for a 
KPA500-F (or a K3-F), then it can safely ship using that packing and box.
If that packing and box is not available, I would suggest that a piece 
of plywood cut to the same size as the KPA500 be placed directly under 
the KPA500.  I normally suggest that packing peanuts are good for 
protection, but not for that much weight because the peanuts can be 
crushed, at least 2 inches of bubble wrap on all sides would be better.  
Do not use the large air bags, they can burst.

The secret to good packing is to pack the object so it cannot move 
within the box.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/25/2016 8:01 PM, Ralph McClintock wrote:
> What does Elecraft recommend for shipping a built KPA-500? Do KPA-500F 
> amps ship with the xformer installed? Not selling mine, just wondering 
> about buying a used one!!
> W1ZK
>