Help me from electrocuting myself

amichalik · 13th May 2006, 06:29 PM

Hello all! I've been a big audio and music fan for many years, but recently I've been emboldened by my success with Chip Amps. Now I'm in the process of building an ESP Project 101 amp to replace my beloved B&K ST-140.

While I can do a pretty decent job soldering things together and wiring things up, it's become clear that before I plug the Project 101 amp into the wall, there are a series of tests that need to be performed to avoid either a. buring the amplifier to the ground, b. burning my house to the ground and/or c. electrocuting me.

What I'm looking for is a mentor/teacher in the Santa Cruz/Monterey/San Jose area who is willing to to teach a right-brainer some left-brain skills and help me get this amp up and running.

Any takers?

Netlist · 13th May 2006, 08:33 PM

Welcome amichalik,
Not in the Santa Cruz area but:

1. Use common sense.
2. Check every connection twice.
3. Use a variac.
4. One hand in the pocket when checking high voltage.

/Hugo

Eva · 13th May 2006, 09:41 PM

Use a 100W light bulb in series with the mains supply when testing doubtful equipment the first time. The light bulb will act as a current limiter and a disaster-preventer in case of a short circuit anywhere.

amichalik · 14th May 2006, 07:22 AM

Thank you both for your advice. It is greatly appreciated.

I'm still looking for someone to assist at a somewhat higher level, especially on a hand-on level. Any takers?

13th May 2006, 06:29 PM	#1
amichalik diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2006	Help me from electrocuting myself Hello all! I've been a big audio and music fan for many years, but recently I've been emboldened by my success with Chip Amps. Now I'm in the process of building an ESP Project 101 amp to replace my beloved B&K ST-140. While I can do a pretty decent job soldering things together and wiring things up, it's become clear that before I plug the Project 101 amp into the wall, there are a series of tests that need to be performed to avoid either a. buring the amplifier to the ground, b. burning my house to the ground and/or c. electrocuting me. What I'm looking for is a mentor/teacher in the Santa Cruz/Monterey/San Jose area who is willing to to teach a right-brainer some left-brain skills and help me get this amp up and running. Any takers?

13th May 2006, 09:41 PM	#3
Eva diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Near the sea	Use a 100W light bulb in series with the mains supply when testing doubtful equipment the first time. The light bulb will act as a current limiter and a disaster-preventer in case of a short circuit anywhere. __________________ I use to feel like the small child in The Emperor's New Clothes tale

14th May 2006, 07:22 AM	#4
amichalik diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2006	Thanks Thank you both for your advice. It is greatly appreciated. I'm still looking for someone to assist at a somewhat higher level, especially on a hand-on level. Any takers?

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13th May 2006, 08:33 PM	#2
Netlist diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003	Welcome amichalik, Not in the Santa Cruz area but: 1. Use common sense. 2. Check every connection twice. 3. Use a variac. 4. One hand in the pocket when checking high voltage. /Hugo

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