Doug It's much the same situation here: no Elecraft distributor, so I'm also appreciative of direct factory shipping. But for the safety of all concerned, a clear explanation in the manual of the mains wiring connections in even a couple of the major jurisdictions is essential.
My comment re the 230V cable colour code was more directed to ourselves as "importers". Although I don't propose to change mine anytime soon, partly because I already have a lot of Collins gear running off a shack 120V system (including contemporary US cabling and connectors), I suspect that, strictly speaking, I should. 73, Peter. From: Doug Turnbull <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, 20 May 2019 2:51 AM To: Peter Hall <[email protected]>; 'Ken Winterling' <[email protected]> Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' <[email protected]> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours Peter, I was okay because it was shipped directly from the factory. This ability to purchase direct is important to me. We do not have a dealer in EI and well the UK is leaving the EU. I just as soon purchase direct. I am sure the UK sellers include a UK power cable as do the continental retailiers. Elecraft does a pretty good job. Changing a plug is not problem. Thanks for your help though. 73 Doug EI2CN ________________________________ From: Peter Hall [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 19 May 2019 01:21 To: turnbull; Ken Winterling Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours You're welcome, Doug. I'm glad you have the KPA1500 up and running. Your note, and my recollection of installing my own KPA1500, identify an important omission in the KPA1500 manual. Some other shortcomings of the manual (such as a decent working block diagram) are merely irritating but not including the proper mains connection for a $5000 device shipped internationally is a serious oversight. It's clear there is not a widespread appreciation of global power standards in this email group (for example) and, rather than having a future user stumble across incorrect or incomplete information, the Elecraft manual needs to have the definitive instructions up-front. I'm not sure how the EU regulations are constructed but I suspect that it's technically illegal to use the supplied cable in Australia. For Australian users a more immediate consideration on opening the box is that the US cable won't fit through a standard Australian mains plug cover. You can buy one Clipsal brand plug from a specialised electrical wholesaler which will work, or you can use a heavy duty plug and socket if available. 73, Peter. From: turnbull <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: Saturday, 18 May 2019 10:14 PM To: Peter Hall <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; Ken Winterling <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Cc: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours TU Peter, the amp is up and running. 73 Doug EI2CN Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. -------- Original message -------- From: Peter Hall <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Date: 18/05/2019 11:55 (GMT+00:00) To: Ken Winterling <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>, Doug Turnbull <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Cc: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours Ken, Doug Ken is correct. Your amplifier comes with a US colour coded cable and, for your 230V supply, black is active, white is neutral and green is earth. I had some additional searching to find an Australian heavy duty plug that would fit the supplied mains cable and a standard 240V outlet, but was in the end successful. Regards, Peter, VK6HP -----Original Message----- From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of Ken Winterling Sent: Saturday, 18 May 2019 6:24 PM To: Doug Turnbull <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Cc: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours Doug,I don't have a KPA1500 but these are the standard power cord wire colors and functions: *Function USA Europe* Neutral White Blue Hot Black Brown Ground Green Green/Yellow stripe If there is any doubt you can send an email to Elecraft; they are very responsive and helpful. Ken WA2LBI On Sat, May 18, 2019 at 5:36 AM Doug Turnbull <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > Dear OMs or YLs, > I have a new KPA1500 for use in Europe. Mine came from Elecraft > direct and thus has a US style mains plug and I assume US colour coded > AC power > lead. What are the USA colours for Live, Neutral and Ground? > > The manual does not supply a schematic and I do not want to open the amp at > this time. I can look on line for this information but am asking as > regards the KPA1500 so as to be certain. > > Thank you. > > 73 Doug EI2CN > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://secure-web.cisco.com/1I4shJco4vh4ezcpQ7u8qYbg_fwpXZwNSwRrT7Q7qc3vy38tTgCfNQHWYt3vJYM0utpGuV4XfizsKT6BCQ7g807_od2wmhX7gbKnXkcoC82HiQEz7P8G-8cBPCwH5ubP3qACjqeYS1XL9AY7q9EL37W-o5FEC5XmkvaRf77gqJ6S5qQ2ne5KI1Uhmi4Zar_NZXL6LTHKzlFPnlHhE98DYGjm-L8sQHsH3viiDCTF1Kh9BaATrV33TWAO33FCqWyJTk5ohsosDYAR0Om6wdAXZf9Fr-xtkfqar9_w6eMvYsHfPEnlcfNLs4zxyHmdMuaCljbmq7j3F6qEImhmQ1q085U7Wt46OlG66604m8MoPuQO6yOV-UIOTFs5ujox0_uj0Y_eXAWggl7BrKzqW0l7ZAJSdL3IyPsF20wXKnVqKlO7fhclqmUsZQIMFhFXrLKy-Rg0WFfRohlq2Hrs2lx8DMaBDekHGqtNnDXQKRbHU-Js/http%3A%2F%2Fmailman.qth.net%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Felecraft Help: http://secure-web.cisco.com/1ThHW4ZZaEtlw_eDBOjG67qpzDGxViRudeDSqb9Aud8rt-4DeWhqbp8_SfEhnJecmfNXBeIGRhf1kCg_WVT_VH6gNTAe6HGg81cU7z5qyDksGEM7nMk7K1DikKaOhuwT_nxJvL0UhD5J14es2rJNhYFRuXkaRy7rLJiIPvKURG5fhz2VBsIGayAlTjfVniLiL_-5Klp_SUkykmrPLyhfBrJc6MLk4NIAOwzWZ4LXfheiBE395VVlBEVxngidGHGUYBQ3ikKt9SY1uMqjcEAcbnyCuB-1O9Ja2SIrrLtXRw4w1sb2ScdE_2MbLDhhbLHcLSfkr-aUF6k3ja0N3jKIfg4unhaCX2awOrLJFn_3kdDzUVdiMPoe4Drz0WO_0ZgXjNSD1a0aDwR5wvNIKUKQmD4_0ZDstiqgf8SlJD-OoU5NPmPK0caNTskyHDV1oV9GhhWsdjyLnis9uVvV3w_Xgd1h0DaqXMWHHUxBCz7cj6Os/http%3A%2F%2Fmailman.qth.net%2Fmmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
