Keeping wandering fingers out of harm’s way

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Offline oguinn

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on: March 23, 2023, 05:14:18 AM
Ages ago there was a thread about how best to babyproof the amp against curious children’s fingers. I can’t find it. I seem to recall the suggestion was a perforated board or a mesh of some sort but wanted to see if anyone had a solution that kept someone from reaching under the chassis and shocking themselves but still allowed for adequate airflow.

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Reply #1 on: March 23, 2023, 09:20:28 AM
I would use a sheet of perforated aluminum screwed to the bottom of the base. It must have a drain wire attaching it to the chassis plate so that it has continuity with the safety ground.

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Reply #2 on: March 23, 2023, 01:56:17 PM
I would use a sheet of perforated aluminum screwed to the bottom of the base. It must have a drain wire attaching it to the chassis plate so that it has continuity with the safety ground.

Thanks, Doc. Just attached to any of the ground points is ok?

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Reply #3 on: March 23, 2023, 02:55:55 PM

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Reply #4 on: March 23, 2023, 03:44:20 PM
Attach the drain wire from the bottom panel to the safety ground tab on the chassis panel.

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Reply #5 on: March 23, 2023, 04:40:29 PM
Thanks guys!

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