[Elecraft] Kpa1500 PSU orientation?

[Jim Miller]

I just decided to lay it flat for now. Still plenty of foot room under the
desk.

73

jim ab3cv

On Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 5:26 PM, Torrey Mitchell <torreym at q.com> wrote:

> After discussing it with Elecraft, I keep my KPA-1500 PS front panel down.
> I place a small book between the front panel and the floor of my shack.
> This prevents any pressure on the three green lights protruding a little
> from the panel.  This configuration allows full ventilation access and
> facilitates routing the cables to the amplifier (they face upwards to the
> amp).  Also allows easy access to the PS ON/OF switch.
>
> Best 73 Torrey N9PY (amp #52)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net>
> On
> Behalf Of Jim Miller
> Sent: April 4, 2018 12:54
> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Kpa1500 PSU orientation?
>
> I keep the KPA1500 PSU on its side feet when in operation under my desk.
>
> These feet are pretty thin. Should I put additional spacer boards beneath
> them to create more depth for airflow?
>
> 73
>
> Jim AB3CV
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