[Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours

Sun May 19 20:22:16 EDT 2019

Doug

It's much the same situation here: no Elecraft distributor, so I'm also appreciative of direct factory shipping.  But for the safety of all concerned, a clear explanation in the manual of the mains wiring connections in even a couple of the major jurisdictions is essential.

My comment re the 230V cable colour code was more directed to ourselves as "importers".  Although I don't propose to change mine anytime soon,  partly because I already have a lot of Collins gear running off a shack 120V system (including contemporary US cabling and connectors), I suspect that, strictly speaking, I should.

73, Peter.

From: Doug Turnbull <turnbull at net1.ie>
Sent: Monday, 20 May 2019 2:51 AM
To: Peter Hall <P.Hall at curtin.edu.au>; 'Ken Winterling' <wa2lbi at gmail.com>
Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours

Peter,
     I was okay because it was shipped directly from the factory.    This ability to purchase direct is important to me.    We do not have a dealer in EI and well the UK is leaving the EU.   I just as soon purchase direct.

     I am sure the UK sellers include a UK power cable as do the continental retailiers.

     Elecraft does a pretty good job.   Changing a plug is not problem.   Thanks for your help though.

                     73 Doug EI2CN

________________________________
From: Peter Hall [mailto:P.Hall at curtin.edu.au]
Sent: 19 May 2019 01:21
To: turnbull; Ken Winterling
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours

You're welcome, Doug.  I'm glad you have the KPA1500 up and running.

Your note, and my recollection of installing my own KPA1500, identify an important omission in the KPA1500 manual.  Some other shortcomings of the manual (such as a decent working block diagram) are merely irritating but not including the proper mains connection for a $5000  device shipped internationally is a serious oversight.  It's clear there is not a widespread appreciation of global power standards in this email group (for example) and, rather than having a future user stumble across incorrect or incomplete information, the Elecraft manual needs to have the definitive instructions up-front.

I'm not sure how the EU regulations are constructed but I suspect that it's technically illegal to use the supplied cable in Australia.  For Australian users a more immediate consideration on opening the box is that the US cable won't fit through a standard Australian mains plug cover.  You can buy one Clipsal brand plug from a specialised electrical wholesaler which will work, or you can use a heavy duty plug and socket if available.

73, Peter.

From: turnbull <turnbull at net1.ie<mailto:turnbull at net1.ie>>
Sent: Saturday, 18 May 2019 10:14 PM
To: Peter Hall <P.Hall at curtin.edu.au<mailto:P.Hall at curtin.edu.au>>; Ken Winterling <wa2lbi at gmail.com<mailto:wa2lbi at gmail.com>>
Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft at mailman.qth.net>>
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours

TU Peter, the amp is up and running.   73 Doug EI2CN

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

-------- Original message --------
From: Peter Hall <P.Hall at curtin.edu.au<mailto:P.Hall at curtin.edu.au>>
Date: 18/05/2019 11:55 (GMT+00:00)
To: Ken Winterling <wa2lbi at gmail.com<mailto:wa2lbi at gmail.com>>, Doug Turnbull <turnbull at net1.ie<mailto:turnbull at net1.ie>>
Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft at mailman.qth.net>>
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours

Ken, Doug

Ken is correct.  Your amplifier comes with a US colour coded cable and, for your 230V supply, black is active, white is neutral and green is earth.

I had some additional searching to find an Australian heavy duty plug that would fit the supplied mains cable and a standard 240V outlet, but was in the end successful.

Regards,
Peter, VK6HP

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From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net>> On Behalf Of Ken Winterling
Sent: Saturday, 18 May 2019 6:24 PM
To: Doug Turnbull <turnbull at net1.ie<mailto:turnbull at net1.ie>>
Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft at mailman.qth.net>>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours

Doug,I don't have a KPA1500 but these are the standard power cord wire colors and functions:

*Function   USA      Europe*
Neutral       White    Blue
Hot             Black     Brown
Ground       Green   Green/Yellow stripe

If there is any doubt you can send an email to Elecraft; they are very responsive and helpful.

Ken
WA2LBI

On Sat, May 18, 2019 at 5:36 AM Doug Turnbull <turnbull at net1.ie<mailto:turnbull at net1.ie>> wrote:

> Dear OMs or YLs,
>      I have a new KPA1500 for use in Europe.  Mine came from Elecraft
> direct and thus has a US style mains plug and I assume US colour coded
> AC power
> lead.    What are the USA colours for Live, Neutral and Ground?
>
> The manual does not supply a schematic and I do not want to open the amp at
> this time.   I can look on line for this information but am asking as
> regards the KPA1500 so as to be certain.
>
> Thank you.
>
>              73 Doug EI2CN
>
>
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