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[Amps] Neutral vs Ground Connection for 220 VAC

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Subject: [Amps] Neutral vs Ground Connection for 220 VAC
From: 2@vc.net (Rich)
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 12:22:23 -0800
>.> **  There could still be a safety hazard on the chassis of the amp if the
>> neutral and the ground wires were to break at the same time.   Perhaps it
>> would be wise to go with a 5-wire circuit ?  There would be two line
>> wires, the neutral wire, the ground wire plus the emergency-backup wire.
>> On second thought, since #6 Cu wire is so easily broken, maybe an
>> emergency-backup backup wire and a 6-wire plug/socket would be safer yet ?
>
>A current sensor could be installed on the safety ground wire where it exits
>the breaker panel. This could trigger a 6 inch fire alarm gong and red strobe
>light so that the ham shack can be evacuated in a timely manner.
>

good one, Phil

-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  


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