[NJARC] Plug Polarity

[Scott Roberts]

Works for me- Thanks Aaron!
Scott


--- Aaron Hunter <ahunter01 at comcast.net> wrote:

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> Scott
> 
> Polarity would not be important in this case but I
> would tend to connect 
> the narrower prong to the on/off switch so the
> transformer would not be 
> "hot" when switched off.
> 
> Just my two cents.
> 
> Aaron
> 
> Scott Roberts wrote:
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> >Hi Everyone-
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> >While I'm recapping the SX-111 Mk1(coming along
> >nicely, thanks to a tip from Al) I decided to
> replace
> >the slightly dodgy looking power cable. I am using
> a 
> >nice newer 16/2 cord with a moulded plug, which is,
> of
> >course, polarized. I am wondering which side of the
> >wiring should get the wide tab-(It is 2 prong, not
> a
> >3)
> >
> >The set is not an AC/DC, and the wires feed a
> >transformer . One wire goes through the on/off
> switch
> >to the transformer, and separate branch goes
> through a
> >fuse and then a large wirewound resistor(2k,8w)
> then
> >into the other power cord wire. The other wire goes
> >through to the transformer. Both sides have caps to
> >ground.
> >
> >An easier to picture description would be a large
> >capital "H" lying on its side, with the transformer
> at
> >one side, and the plug at the other. The switch
> would
> >be between the trans. and plug on one side, and the
> >connector between the two sides would be a fuse and
> >resistor. And, of course, a .01uf cap from each
> side
> >to ground.
> >
> >Is polarity important on this set, or can I just
> >connect the power wire at random? If so, I'd put
> the
> >wide pin on the switch side...
> >
> >Thanks!
> >Scott
> >
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