[R-390] Isolation transformer question

[Tim Shoppa]

Kenneth writes:
> On 5 Jul 2007 at 7:47, Gene Dathe wrote:

>> Power related note:  What do you fellows use for AC line cord on your
>> BA stuff?  I see that more than one device laying around here needs a
>> new cord. 
>>   Is there any "premium" cord that looks sharp with that lovingly
>>   restored 
>> and G-- awful expensive receiver you've invested so much in?

> I use those power cords that are used for computers. I have a large box 
> of them at work. EVERY darned computer peripheral made comes with 
> one, and when the stuff craps out, I keep the power cords.

> You have to be SOMEwhat careful in selecting them, since the wire 
> size (current carrying ability) varies.

> Also, most I have use the European color coding for the wires. I.e., not 
> black, white, green, but blue, yellow, and green.

> I cut the female ends off and install them. Most are at least 6 feet long, 
> and have a very nice molded-on male end on them.

I use the same cord but do not cut the female ends off. Instead I put an
IEC-320 jack on the back of the equipment so it just plugs straight in.
I'm sure I'm ruining the purity of the original ungrounded cord but really
it is an improvement for anything regarding usability.

For anything likely to make or be sensitive to RF, there are IEC jacks
with built in filters, fuseholders, etc.

Tim.