Grounding MC60
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dshoaf
That high voltage buzz
Short Answer: No. Not a worry _just_ because it isn't grounded.
Longer answer: Its been discussed here before and folks who have tried it have reported back.
Replace the power cord if it shows signs of being unsafe - cracked insulation, bare wires, etc. Replace with a similar type and make sure the strain relief is intact where the cable enters the amp.
Cheers,
David
Longer answer: Its been discussed here before and folks who have tried it have reported back.
Replace the power cord if it shows signs of being unsafe - cracked insulation, bare wires, etc. Replace with a similar type and make sure the strain relief is intact where the cable enters the amp.
Cheers,
David
sloober
Super Member
I replaced my cords on my MC30s I got from Mr. Shoaf. Mainly because there wasn't any. I used a heavy duty replacement power tool cord from Home Depot. It has a grounded plug so I soldered a lug to the ground wire in the chassis. Bolted that to the chassis. Works and no problems. John
nsgarch
McStatic
i just had the same issue/question with an MC30. However in my case, the power dord was intact and in fine condition (or I probably would have done what you did.)
The switchover to grounded cords/receptacles came because as our power grids became more complex (multiphasing, etc.) and the number of circuits in our homes proliferated, it became impossible to be certain that the "neutral" pole was really at zero potential (which in theory, it is supposed to be!) Today, the neutral pole is usually at some potential, so therefore their can be a current flow (leak) between the neutral and true ground (the ground pin of the plug)
The best thing to do with "two prong" equipment is to find out which of the two power cord plug positions results in the smallest ground leak. This will lower the noise/hum in your system as wll as protecting you (though not completely) from shock.
