Re: [Elecraft] How to access fuse block?

2019-03-16 Thread Steve Forst via Elecraft
I mentioned to Dan on another list that while I did install the fuses myself a few years ago, I did get sighted help to confirm the right voltage was showing in the window before powering it up. It's too nice and too expensive a piece of gear to risk turning it into a smoldering pile of wha

Re: [Elecraft] How to access fuse block?

2019-03-16 Thread hawley, charles j jr
From: hawley, charles j jr Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2019 11:50 AM To: DAN REID; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: How to access fuse block? You will need someone to visually see the correct selected mains voltage and fuse ratings to complete this job. The instructions say to face the line c

Re: [Elecraft] How to access fuse block?

2019-03-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dan, In my opinion, that fuse block will be difficult for an amateur without at least some limited sight. First you have to use a screwdriver to pry out the block. Inserting the fuses might possibly be done using only tactile sensation, but inserting the fuse block the right way up so the pro