Chrome chassis and grounding

Pure_Brew · 24th January 2010, 03:59 AM

Probably a dumb question but, would and entirely chrome plated chassis cause any problems when it comes to grounding within an amp? Or could any other adverse effects occur?

I doubt that it would, since it should transfer everything fine electrically/oxidation free.

454Casull · 24th January 2010, 07:10 AM

No, but it sounds like you're going to use the chassis as the "ground"? Earth it but don't use it as a reference.

tvrgeek · 24th January 2010, 02:16 PM

People forget, steel is a really bad conductor. Not a good reference.

Pure_Brew · 5th February 2010, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 454Casull

No, but it sounds like you're going to use the chassis as the "ground"? Earth it but don't use it as a reference.

Actually I was thinking about sending the chassis out to be chrome plated. I should have just said that to begin with.

24th January 2010, 03:59 AM	#1
Pure_Brew diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2009	Chrome chassis and grounding Probably a dumb question but, would and entirely chrome plated chassis cause any problems when it comes to grounding within an amp? Or could any other adverse effects occur? I doubt that it would, since it should transfer everything fine electrically/oxidation free.

24th January 2010, 07:10 AM	#2
454Casull diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada	No, but it sounds like you're going to use the chassis as the "ground"? Earth it but don't use it as a reference. __________________ Building a 2.1 system out of a 3/4"x4'x8' sheet

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24th January 2010, 02:16 PM	#3
tvrgeek diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Md	People forget, steel is a really bad conductor. Not a good reference.

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