[R-390] R-390A and GFI and FL-101

[Larry H]

The original FL-101's in the 390s draw about 5 ma ac current as its
original design - it is not bad cap leakage.  But does trip most gfi
outlets.  I replaced one in early 2022 and decided to use a corcom to avoid
the GFI tripping issue. The one I used was a 20VK1, as it fit nicely in the
space and I only had to drill one 1/8" mounting screw hole. I used an
existing hole for mounting the other end.

There's a lot of discussion in the Pearls about this subject in the 'AC and
Other Line Topics <https://www.r-390a.net/Pearls/AC_and_pwr_supply.pdf>'
section.  Search on 'FL-101'.

Regards, Larry
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On Mon, Mar 25, 2024 at 9:41 PM Barry <n4buq at knology.net> wrote:

> The method I used did not require modifying the back panel.  The IEC
> socket cleared the hole without having to enlarge it.  I'll have to dig
> through my box of "stuff" I still have from when I was working on that.  I
> may still have one of the adapter plates.
>
> Thanks,
> Barry - N4BUQ
>