To ground or not to ground? [message #22436] |
Sat, 14 February 2015 20:09 |
bmacdo
Messages: 14 Registered: January 2015 Location: Florida
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So I've heard that sometimes people gigging these old Kustoms will be muting strings with one hand while attempting to adjust a mike with the other and getting a 110v wake up call. I was thinking about replacing the stock power cord on my K150-8 with a three wire grounded one. Would this kind of modification detract from the intrinsic value of the amp in the view of a serious collector? Or is it considered to be a plus in terms of increased safety and perhaps even sonic quality...as in humming? Any thoughts? So far all of my repairs have been new parts that are exact replacements for the originals so I hesitate to make this change.
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Re: To ground or not to ground? [message #22438 is a reply to message #22437] |
Sun, 15 February 2015 12:15 |
Iowa Boy
Messages: 767 Registered: June 2014
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Also if you replace your cord with a grounded one, as stated on other threads on this site, you need to cut the resistor that currently is connected to your old power cord. I usually get a 15 foot 16 gauge extension cord and cut the outlet end off and use that for my replacement cords. I prefer the orange cords since its easier to be seen if someone happens to be walking behind the amps when playing or if the power strip isn't close at hand. Surprised OSHA hasn't insisted on this yet.............
[Updated on: Sun, 15 February 2015 12:25] Report message to a moderator
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Re: To ground or not to ground? [message #22441 is a reply to message #22439] |
Sun, 15 February 2015 17:36 |
C4ster
Messages: 686 Registered: June 2001 Location: Mukwonago, WI (Milwaukee...
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Hi,
It's actually a very simple modification. First off, I use as grounded appliance cord from a Bissell upright carpet steam cleaner. It is longer than the Kustom cord you are replacing, which means you can make the cord the same length as the original. The Bissell cord has a molded plug which has the requisite cord "wings" that allow you to wrap up the new cord and store it exactly the same way as before. And, the new cord is the same outer diameter so it fits in the same strain relief as the original. This is the link to the Bissell cord: [url= http://www.vacpartswarehouse.com/Bissell-ProHeat-2X-Deep-Cle aner-Parts-s/592.htm.] For some reason this link does not go directly to the cord. Just click on reference #10 and it take you to the page to order the cord. The part number is 2036762. In my opinion, less than $20.00 is not too much for piece of mind. Once you open the amp up, you will see the black and white wires connected to the power switch. You will also see the "death cap" connected to one terminal and a screw. You can remove the "death cap" and connect the green ground wire to the screw that the cap was connected to. That's it. Just get an approximation of the length you want and then wrap the cord around the cord hangers and make sure the plug ends up somewhere in between the cord hangers. That way you won't be surprise and unable to properly store your cord. Besides, if you wrap it tighter or looser, you can get it to clip on the cord properly. In any case, you will never have to worry about tatooing the nice Shure crosshatch pattern in your lips ever again.
Conrad
[Updated on: Sun, 15 February 2015 17:47] Report message to a moderator
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Re: To ground or not to ground? [message #24902 is a reply to message #22448] |
Wed, 13 April 2016 21:59 |
efinger
Messages: 18 Registered: April 2010 Location: North Carolina
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ive been hesitant to open up these old amps for anything more than a cleaning and a whiff of the vintage kustom cigarette smell. I may try to convert my remaining amps over. Some of the cords are showing their age. AndId like to maintain these amps the best I can while i have them
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