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

[Wes]

I run my complete station, including a KPA500, off one 120V 20A service.

The amp recently blew up but it wasn't due to supply voltage.

Wes  N7WS

On 9/19/2024 9:34 AM, 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
>