I don't the think the OP in question was actually going to dig into
the amp regardless of the outcome of the fuse test but the warnings were
definitely called for and "warnings" by their very nature can often come
across as stern or rude. That being said, I am including a link that
includes the original post I made to several "tube gear" reflectors back
in 1998 concerning a lapse in judgment that I made. The photo is mild
compared to what it looked like right after the "lapse".
"Amplifiers are H-A-Z-A-R-D-O-U-S!!!! Not for beginners. Period!" --- from
K8VT's post.
http://www.w3np.com/hvsafety.htm
73, Dave - W3NP
Sheesh! This thread is turning into a tempest in a teapot.
Possibly the wording of a response or two could have been interpreted as
being a little rude...or possibly not. However, the *facts* remain:
By the questions asked by the OP, he is a beginner in electronics. This
is OK -- we were all beginners at one time.
But, the absolute bottom line is that a beginner should NOT be working
on an amplifier. A friend of mine from the university ham club had built
several amplifiers (not a beginner) and yet was found dead on the floor,
electrocuted by his latest creation.
Amplifiers are H-A-Z-A-R-D-O-U-S!!!! Not for beginners. Period!
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