Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours
Jim is using the NEC terminology of "phase" meaning any hot conductor, not that two of the three phases are brought into service entrance. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 5/20/2019 8:41 AM, Chris Cox, N0UK wrote: Sorry, I'm not being pedantic but standard US home supply is NOT two phaes plus ground, it is still single phase 120-0-120 Vac with the 0 volt being grounded and tied to the neutral line for each of the two anti-phase hot lines. The power is distributed around the area as three phase and each of those three phases is then typically split between three properties at the outdoor powerpole. -- 73 Chris Cox, N0UK, G4JEC chr...@chris.org On Sat, 18 May 2019, Jim Brown wrote: On 5/18/2019 4:28 PM, Clay Autery wrote: 230VAC on 3 wires? Never knew they did 3 wire 220V I always assumed it was still 2 hots and ground (plus an optional neutral). Two hots (phases) and ground is three wires. Single-phase power normally comes into a building in North America as two phases and a neutral. We connect a 240V load between the two phases, and a 120V load between one phase and a neutral. It's not unusual to feed a sub-panel with both phases, neutral, and ground so that the panel can feed both 120V and 240V loads. The key here is that loads must NEVER be connected between a phase and ground, ALWAYS between phases or between phase and neutral. You probably know that EU runs on 230/240V, wired phase, neutral, and ground. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours
AAARRRGHH, I almost flunked out of engineering school on all that Delta/Wye and conversion stuff ! Curiously, I sailed through the 1st two quarters where DC circuits & Ohm's law was taught. Hey, I had my ham licenseI KNEW all this stuff already...HAH. 3Ø AC theory just about did me in. To this day, I don't believe I have EVER had the need for a Laplace transform though. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Phil Kane Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2019 2:14 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours On 5/19/2019 6:04 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: > BTW, I think if instead of saying "phases", it would be less confusing > to say two "legs" plus neutral for the single phase 240 vac coming > into the house. As an electrical engineer whose major was "power" (back when it was actually taught) I would agree wholeheartedly. The "2 hot plus neutral" is most often a single phase of a three-phase delta 240V secondary with tapped center as "neutral". It could not be two phases of a wye because the voltage from phase to phase would then be 208V for 120V phase-to-neutral. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 >From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours
Sorry, I'm not being pedantic but standard US home supply is NOT two phaes plus ground, it is still single phase 120-0-120 Vac with the 0 volt being grounded and tied to the neutral line for each of the two anti-phase hot lines. The power is distributed around the area as three phase and each of those three phases is then typically split between three properties at the outdoor powerpole. -- 73 Chris Cox, N0UK, G4JEC chr...@chris.org On Sat, 18 May 2019, Jim Brown wrote: > On 5/18/2019 4:28 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > > 230VAC on 3 wires? Never knew they did 3 wire 220V I always > > assumed it was still 2 hots and ground (plus an optional neutral). > > Two hots (phases) and ground is three wires. Single-phase power normally > comes into a building in North America as two phases and a neutral. We > connect a 240V load between the two phases, and a 120V load between one > phase and a neutral. It's not unusual to feed a sub-panel with both > phases, neutral, and ground so that the panel can feed both 120V and > 240V loads. The key here is that loads must NEVER be connected between a > phase and ground, ALWAYS between phases or between phase and neutral. > > You probably know that EU runs on 230/240V, wired phase, neutral, and > ground. > > 73, Jim K9YC > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours
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 Sent: Monday, 20 May 2019 2:51 AM To: Peter Hall ; 'Ken Winterling' Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' 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:p.h...@curtin.edu.au] 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 mailto:turnb...@net1.ie>> Sent: Saturday, 18 May 2019 10:14 PM To: Peter Hall mailto:p.h...@curtin.edu.au>>; Ken Winterling mailto:wa2...@gmail.com>> Cc: Elecraft Reflector mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>> 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 mailto:p.h...@curtin.edu.au>> Date: 18/05/2019 11:55 (GMT+00:00) To: Ken Winterling mailto:wa2...@gmail.com>>, Doug Turnbull mailto:turnb...@net1.ie>> Cc: Elecraft Reflector mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>> 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: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net>> On Behalf Of Ken Winterling Sent: Saturday, 18 May 2019 6:24 PM To: Doug Turnbull mailto:turnb...@net1.ie>> Cc: Elecraft Reflector mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>> 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 WhiteBlue 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 mailto:turnb...@net1.ie>> 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
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:p.h...@curtin.edu.au] 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 Sent: Saturday, 18 May 2019 10:14 PM To: Peter Hall ; Ken Winterling Cc: Elecraft Reflector 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 Date: 18/05/2019 11:55 (GMT+00:00) To: Ken Winterling , Doug Turnbull Cc: Elecraft Reflector 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: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Ken Winterling Sent: Saturday, 18 May 2019 6:24 PM To: Doug Turnbull Cc: Elecraft Reflector 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 WhiteBlue 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 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_fwpXZwNSwRrT7Q7qc3vy38t TgCfNQHWYt3vJYM0utpGuV4XfizsKT6BCQ7g807_od2wmhX7gbKnXkcoC82HiQEz7P8G-8cBPCwH 5ubP3qACjqeYS1XL9AY7q9EL37W-o5FEC5XmkvaRf77gqJ6S5qQ2ne5KI1Uhmi4Zar_NZXL6LTHK zlFPnlHhE98DYGjm-L8sQHsH3viiDCTF1Kh9BaATrV33TWAO33FCqWyJTk5ohsosDYAR0Om6wdAX Zf9Fr-xtkfqar9_w6eMvYsHfPEnlcfNLs4zxyHmdMuaCljbmq7j3F6qEImhmQ1q085U7Wt46OlG6 6604m8MoPuQO6yOV-UIOTFs5ujox0_uj0Y_eXAWggl7BrKzqW0l7ZAJSdL3IyPsF20wXKnVqKlO7 fhclqmUsZQIMFhFXrLKy-Rg0WFfRohlq2Hrs2lx8DMaBDekHGqtNnDXQKRbHU-Js/http%3A%2F% 2Fmailman.qth.net%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Felecraft Help: http://secure-web.cisco.com/1ThHW4ZZaEtlw_eDBOjG67qpzDGxViRudeDSqb9Aud8rt-4D eWhqbp8_SfEhnJecmfNXBeIGRhf1kCg_WVT_VH6gNTAe6HGg81cU7z5qyDksGEM7nMk7K1DikKaO huwT_nxJvL0UhD5J14es2rJNhYFRuXkaRy7rLJiIPvKURG5fhz2VBsIGayAlTjfVniLiL_-5Klp_ SUkykmrPLyhfBrJc6MLk4NIAOwzWZ4LXfheiBE395VVlBEVxngidGHGUYBQ3ikKt9SY1uMqjcEAc bnyCuB-1O9Ja2SIrrLtXRw4w1sb2ScdE_2MbLDhhbLHcLSfkr-aUF6k3ja0N3jKIfg4unhaCX2aw OrLJFn_3kdDzUVdiMPoe4Drz0WO_0ZgXjNSD1a0aDwR5wvNIKUKQmD4_0ZDstiqgf8SlJD-O
Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours
On 5/18/2019 4:28 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > 230VAC on 3 wires? Never knew they did 3 wire 220V I always > assumed it was still 2 hots and ground (plus an optional neutral). In distribution service 240V "single phase" is two "hots" (usually black/red)plus neutral (usually white), with a physical ground electrode (ground rod or equivalent) at the transformer and another ground electrode at the CSED (Customer Service Entrance Device - a fancy name for the meter plus main disconnect). Those grounds do not carry load current, only fault current. Three-phase distribution obviously has three "hots" (usually black/red/blue) with neutral only if it is 120/208V wye or one of the phases of a 240V delta service is tapped for 120/240 single phase service.Separate grounds still apply. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours
On 5/19/2019 6:04 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: > BTW, I think if instead of saying "phases", it would be less > confusing to say two "legs" plus neutral for the single phase 240 vac > coming into the house. As an electrical engineer whose major was "power" (back when it was actually taught) I would agree wholeheartedly. The "2 hot plus neutral" is most often a single phase of a three-phase delta 240V secondary with tapped center as "neutral". It could not be two phases of a wye because the voltage from phase to phase would then be 208V for 120V phase-to-neutral. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 >From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours
On 5/19/2019 6:04 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: I have in fact seen some home brew amplifiers wired with ground used as the neutral...and it was impossible to talk the owner out of it. There seems to be no cure for stupidity. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours
On 5/19/2019 6:04 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: BTW, I think if instead of saying "phases", it would be less confusing to say two "legs" plus neutral for the single phase 240 vac coming into the house. "Phase" is the word used in electrical codes (i.e., Law). 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours
For years certain appliances, stoves, clothes dryers, water heaters used 240 volts and the ground was used to supply the 120 volt items as required. Current electrical code requires L1, L2, Neutral, and Ground thus 4 wires and not 3. In some ham amplifiers the fan ran off of the split primary to supply 120 volts when the amp was being operated from 240 volts. Thus the ground/neutral was not a current carrying conductor. When I installed the 240 volt service to my operating position, I used 4 conductors of #10, thus I have L1, L2, Neutral and Ground. Of course the neutral and ground are bonded at the breaker panel as required by code. The ground is a non current carrying conductor, unless an equipment fault occurs. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 5/19/2019 8:04 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: I have in fact seen some home brew amplifiers wired with ground used as the neutral...and it was impossible to talk the owner out of it. It has also appeared in some of the schematics in the literature over the decades. BTW, I think if instead of saying "phases", it would be less confusing to say two "legs" plus neutral for the single phase 240 vac coming into the house. Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of K9MA Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2019 9:28 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours Some equipment in NA is wired with both phases plus neutral, so that 120 V is available. Electric clothes driers and stoves, for example, which have light bulbs and sometimes 120 V outlets. (You can imagine what would have happened if 240 V bulbs had been required here.) However, at one time the code did not require separate neutral and ground wires, so the ground was used as the 120 V return. If the ground opens up, your whole stove is suddenly at 120 V. Unfortunately, some of those are still around, and seem to be sort of grandfathered, or just ignored. Hopefully, there's no ham equipment wired that way! 73, Scott K9MA On 5/18/2019 19:16, Jim Brown wrote: On 5/18/2019 4:28 PM, Clay Autery wrote: 230VAC on 3 wires? Never knew they did 3 wire 220V I always assumed it was still 2 hots and ground (plus an optional neutral). Two hots (phases) and ground is three wires. Single-phase power normally comes into a building in North America as two phases and a neutral. We connect a 240V load between the two phases, and a 120V load between one phase and a neutral. It's not unusual to feed a sub-panel with both phases, neutral, and ground so that the panel can feed both 120V and 240V loads. The key here is that loads must NEVER be connected between a phase and ground, ALWAYS between phases or between phase and neutral. You probably know that EU runs on 230/240V, wired phase, neutral, and ground. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Scott K9MA k...@sdellington.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours
I have in fact seen some home brew amplifiers wired with ground used as the neutral...and it was impossible to talk the owner out of it. It has also appeared in some of the schematics in the literature over the decades. BTW, I think if instead of saying "phases", it would be less confusing to say two "legs" plus neutral for the single phase 240 vac coming into the house. Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of K9MA Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2019 9:28 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours Some equipment in NA is wired with both phases plus neutral, so that 120 V is available. Electric clothes driers and stoves, for example, which have light bulbs and sometimes 120 V outlets. (You can imagine what would have happened if 240 V bulbs had been required here.) However, at one time the code did not require separate neutral and ground wires, so the ground was used as the 120 V return. If the ground opens up, your whole stove is suddenly at 120 V. Unfortunately, some of those are still around, and seem to be sort of grandfathered, or just ignored. Hopefully, there's no ham equipment wired that way! 73, Scott K9MA On 5/18/2019 19:16, Jim Brown wrote: > On 5/18/2019 4:28 PM, Clay Autery wrote: >> 230VAC on 3 wires? Never knew they did 3 wire 220V I always >> assumed it was still 2 hots and ground (plus an optional neutral). > > Two hots (phases) and ground is three wires. Single-phase power > normally comes into a building in North America as two phases and a > neutral. We connect a 240V load between the two phases, and a 120V > load between one phase and a neutral. It's not unusual to feed a > sub-panel with both phases, neutral, and ground so that the panel can > feed both 120V and 240V loads. The key here is that loads must NEVER > be connected between a phase and ground, ALWAYS between phases or > between phase and neutral. > > You probably know that EU runs on 230/240V, wired phase, neutral, and > ground. > > 73, Jim K9YC > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Scott K9MA k...@sdellington.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours
Some equipment in NA is wired with both phases plus neutral, so that 120 V is available. Electric clothes driers and stoves, for example, which have light bulbs and sometimes 120 V outlets. (You can imagine what would have happened if 240 V bulbs had been required here.) However, at one time the code did not require separate neutral and ground wires, so the ground was used as the 120 V return. If the ground opens up, your whole stove is suddenly at 120 V. Unfortunately, some of those are still around, and seem to be sort of grandfathered, or just ignored. Hopefully, there's no ham equipment wired that way! 73, Scott K9MA On 5/18/2019 19:16, Jim Brown wrote: On 5/18/2019 4:28 PM, Clay Autery wrote: 230VAC on 3 wires? Never knew they did 3 wire 220V I always assumed it was still 2 hots and ground (plus an optional neutral). Two hots (phases) and ground is three wires. Single-phase power normally comes into a building in North America as two phases and a neutral. We connect a 240V load between the two phases, and a 120V load between one phase and a neutral. It's not unusual to feed a sub-panel with both phases, neutral, and ground so that the panel can feed both 120V and 240V loads. The key here is that loads must NEVER be connected between a phase and ground, ALWAYS between phases or between phase and neutral. You probably know that EU runs on 230/240V, wired phase, neutral, and ground. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Scott K9MA k...@sdellington.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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 Sent: Saturday, 18 May 2019 10:14 PM To: Peter Hall ; Ken Winterling Cc: Elecraft Reflector 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 mailto:p.h...@curtin.edu.au>> Date: 18/05/2019 11:55 (GMT+00:00) To: Ken Winterling mailto:wa2...@gmail.com>>, Doug Turnbull mailto:turnb...@net1.ie>> Cc: Elecraft Reflector mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>> 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: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net>> On Behalf Of Ken Winterling Sent: Saturday, 18 May 2019 6:24 PM To: Doug Turnbull mailto:turnb...@net1.ie>> Cc: Elecraft Reflector mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>> 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 WhiteBlue 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 mailto:turnb...@net1.ie>> 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours
On 5/18/2019 4:28 PM, Clay Autery wrote: 230VAC on 3 wires? Never knew they did 3 wire 220V I always assumed it was still 2 hots and ground (plus an optional neutral). Two hots (phases) and ground is three wires. Single-phase power normally comes into a building in North America as two phases and a neutral. We connect a 240V load between the two phases, and a 120V load between one phase and a neutral. It's not unusual to feed a sub-panel with both phases, neutral, and ground so that the panel can feed both 120V and 240V loads. The key here is that loads must NEVER be connected between a phase and ground, ALWAYS between phases or between phase and neutral. You probably know that EU runs on 230/240V, wired phase, neutral, and ground. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours
230VAC on 3 wires? Never knew they did 3 wire 220V I always assumed it was still 2 hots and ground (plus an optional neutral). __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 18-May-19 05:55, Peter Hall wrote: 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: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Ken Winterling Sent: Saturday, 18 May 2019 6:24 PM To: Doug Turnbull Cc: Elecraft Reflector 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 WhiteBlue 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 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours
On 5/18/2019 2:35 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote: The manual does not supply a schematic and I do not want to open the amp at this time. An ohmmeter will quickly provide at least part of the answer. Ground should go to the chassis, phase and neutral should not, but should show continuity between them because they feed the power transformer. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours
TU Peter, the amp is up and running. 73 Doug EI2CNSent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: Peter Hall Date: 18/05/2019 11:55 (GMT+00:00) To: Ken Winterling , Doug Turnbull Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours Ken, DougKen 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: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Ken WinterlingSent: Saturday, 18 May 2019 6:24 PMTo: Doug Turnbull Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire coloursDoug,I don't have a KPA1500 but these are the standard power cord wire colors and functions:*Function USA Europe*Neutral White BlueHot Black BrownGround Green Green/Yellow stripeIf there is any doubt you can send an email to Elecraft; they are very responsive and helpful.KenWA2LBIOn Sat, May 18, 2019 at 5:36 AM Doug Turnbull 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 listHome: 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%2FelecraftHelp: 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.htmPost: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Ken Winterling Sent: Saturday, 18 May 2019 6:24 PM To: Doug Turnbull Cc: Elecraft Reflector 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 WhiteBlue 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 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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 WhiteBlue 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 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://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours
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://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
