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In Reply to: OUCH!!!!!! I got a shock from the top plate of my amp!!!! posted by Iczerman on August 20, 2024 at 12:49:38:

A metal bracket to attach a metal cap can leave your top plate energized. Be careful when you ground the amp to the AC line ground and flo=ip the switch that the short does not blow up the capacitor and injure you. Measure resistance to ac ground for all exposed metal and parts to find your short. Aways check your parts for ground paths.

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Topic - OUCH!!!!!! I got a shock from the top plate of my amp!!!! - Iczerman 12:49:38 08/20/24 (4)

Often if you are using vintage or vintage style parts, they can be "hot" - Chip647 07:11:46 08/22/24 (0)

RE: OUCH! Hey! That's my line! ;-} - VoltSecond 16:05:01 08/20/24 (0)

RE: OUCH!!!!!! I got a shock from the top plate of my amp!!!! - Triode_Kingdom 14:36:12 08/20/24 (1)

RE: OUCH!!!!!! I got a shock from the top plate of my amp!!!! - Iczerman 14:53:42 08/20/24 (0)

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Often if you are using vintage or vintage style parts, they can be "hot" - Chip647 07:11:46 08/22/24 (0)

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