[Heathkit] SB-220 on 120 volts

[Greg]

No, not dumb.
Lots of 110/220 vac amplifiers are working on 110 lines.

If you have a good 110 vac drop it will be ok.  The only way to find out is 
plug it in and see.  You can get away with a little bit if dimming and still 
use the amplifier without causing an unsafe condition.  If you trip breakers 
or heat up wires then your 110 drop can't handle it.
For safety sake, make sure you are using the correct size fuse in the amp 
too.  The info to switch input voltages is completely covered in the manual.
Congrats on the new amp!
73's
Greg
WA7LYO
Kinston NC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Brannigan" <jbrannig at optonline.net>
To: <kc7hkp at comcast.net>; <Heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Heathkit] SB-220 on 120 volts


>
> Not if you like sagging line voltage and blinking lights..
>
> Jim
>
>>I Guys
>> I just got my heathkit SB-220 Going for the first time since owning it 
>> for many years, Put in a set of used Emiac 3-500z tubes, We used 220 volt 
>> at a friend place, I do not have 220v Yet, only 120, I am getting a bid 
>> to have 220 installed by the way.
>> Would it be dumb to use 120volts if 220 volt installation is beyond my 
>> expense allowance. ?
>>
>> thank very much
>> George
>>
>> --
>> KC7HKP
>> George Yazzolino
>> 14801 NE 20th Circle
>> Vancouver, Wa. USA ,98684
>> Grid CN-85
>> kc7hkp at arrl.net
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