[Elecraft] Shipping fully assembled KPA-500

[Ralph McClintock]

Thanks Don,

  That is exactly the info I was looking for. I had shipped mine back, 
w/o xformer, for a repair last year but wondered how does Elecraft ship 
Factory built units.

Ralph W1ZK


On 6/25/2016 8:26 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> 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
>>
>
>

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