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k100-2 [message #15549]

Fri, 22 April 2011 00:11

stevebass
Messages: 4
Registered: November 2010
Location: minnesota

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Hi, I have a June 1968 Blue tuck n roll k100-2 head. It has the 2 prong power cord attached to it. I would like to modify this to have a grounded 3 prong cord. Should I do this, or leave it original? If I shouldn't, then why? has anyone done this or knows how much this would cost? Is there a way to ground it without modifying the originality? I know I would play it alot more if it was grounded, I get shocked too much the way it is right now.

Any advice would help, thanks.

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Re: k100-2 [message #15550 is a reply to message #15549]

Fri, 22 April 2011 01:38

sunnhead
Messages: 221
Registered: June 2010
Location: Minnesota

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its easy to do and don't cost much, It wont affect the value of the amp, are you handy with a soldering gun?

-Steve

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Re: k100-2 [message #15551 is a reply to message #15550]

Fri, 22 April 2011 01:49

stevebass
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Registered: November 2010
Location: minnesota

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I have used one before to rewire guitars and pedals, so i'm decent with it. How would you do it?

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Re: k100-2 [message #15552 is a reply to message #15551]

Fri, 22 April 2011 01:58

sunnhead
Messages: 221
Registered: June 2010
Location: Minnesota

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well you need to get a new cord, there is a Green Black and white. The green is the ground, use a screw on the chassis to ground that one out. The black is hot and the white is ground also on the chassis. If you want my help I can make a video for you, or if you ever wanna travel down to mankato I can do it for you.

-Steve

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Re: k100-2 [message #15553 is a reply to message #15549]

Fri, 22 April 2011 11:21

chicagobill
Messages: 2010
Registered: April 2003

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Be careful there! The white wire is the neutral line, it is not really ground, and should not be connected to the chassis.

We have discussed the replacement of the power cord for many years now. Replacing them does not really affect the value of the amp and it will make the amp safer to use if it is done correctly.

Here on the board, Conrad likes to use Hoover floor machine power cords that are as long as the originals and also have the plug clip to hold the wire neatly on the back of the amp when stored away. If you search the board you will probably find one of his posts that detail the procedure.

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Re: k100-2 [message #15554 is a reply to message #15553]

Fri, 22 April 2011 11:50

sunnhead
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Registered: June 2010
Location: Minnesota

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yeah my bad I ment to attach the white one with the white neutral on the amp, boy that made me sound like a novice Embarassed

Ive replaced many a power cords...

-Steve

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