When testing new builds for the first time, would it make sense to use one of those at the bench?
https://towermfg.com/gfci-adapter/#30439005
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It would only trip if you had any mains voltages leaking to earth ground. You can't beat a variac for bringing something up slowly along with a switch you can quickly get to.
Not a bad idea for your bench to use one for everything. There is always the possibility of a slip with a screw-driver of finger with an open unit.
So, the outlet can be a FI, the branch circuit can have a GFI breaker ( about half my house is on GFI) or you can get a power strip with one built in.
I do not have experience with AFI outlets. I know originally they had issues.
But yea. a good old Variac is SOP for amplifier builds. Some actually like an isolation transformer for safety, but the GFI plug usually does a good job.
So, the outlet can be a FI, the branch circuit can have a GFI breaker ( about half my house is on GFI) or you can get a power strip with one built in.
I do not have experience with AFI outlets. I know originally they had issues.
But yea. a good old Variac is SOP for amplifier builds. Some actually like an isolation transformer for safety, but the GFI plug usually does a good job.
