[Elecraft] Question about 120 volts vs. 240 volts house supply to KPA 500

[Victor Rosenthal]

The only component I can think of that would be less stressed with 240v 
would be the power switch, which would see less inrush current. I have 
no idea if this is significant. Probably not!

Victor

73, Victor, 4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
Formerly K2VCO
CWops no. 5
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

On 19/09/2024 7:34 pm, Bernie and Cheryl wrote:
 > Dear Folks:
 >
 > I have operated my KPA 500 off of a normal wall out let (120 volts) 
for years now and have gotten good service.  However, I've often 
wondered if there would be a definite advantage to getting 240 volt 
service into the shack, so that I could operate the amp off of that 
supply, as opposed to a normal wall outlet.  I recognize that there 
would be less current draw.  My question would be whether it would 
lessen the wear and tear on the amp if I switched to 240 volts?
 >
 > Thanks and 73 de Bernie, KF0QS
 >
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Victor

On 19/09/2024 7:34 pm, Bernie and Cheryl wrote:
> Dear Folks:
> 
> I have operated my KPA 500 off of a normal wall out let (120 volts) for 
> years now and have gotten good service.  However, I've often wondered if 
> there would be a definite advantage to getting 240 volt service into the 
> shack, so that I could operate the amp off of that supply, as opposed to 
> a normal wall outlet.  I recognize that there would be less current 
> draw.  My question would be whether it would lessen the wear and tear on 
> the amp if I switched to 240 volts?
> 
> Thanks and 73 de Bernie, KF0QS
> 
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