(no subject)

[k4kgw]

I seem to recall that the older gear was generally made to operate anywhere between 95
and 125 volts, in order to compensate for the less stringent voltage regulation on the
power lines of those days.  Whether this is true of Heathkit and similar gear I am not
sure, but would be surprised if it were otherwise.

Keith

Ed B Richards wrote:

> I think you should look at the line voltage also. A lot of older
> (Heathkit) equipment was made when the line voltage was lower. Some of my
> Heathkits specify 115 volts. Using them on today's 122 volts can cause
> premature failure. I can send you free info on making a simple voltage
> reducer or I can supply finished units from 150 watts to 1265 watts.
>
> Regards,
>
> Ed Richards
>
> On Thu, 24 May 2001 08:02:30 -0400 w1id <w1id at FCGNETWORKS.NET> writes:
> > On Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 06:48:06 PM, Brian Conrad wrote:
> >
> > > I was wondering if we could start a discussion on a NEW subject.
> > >     I'm in the process of designing a new house - and I want to
> > Protect/Condition the Power feeding My Heath
> > > Audio - and Home Theater equipment. I want to start with a
> > sub-Panel just feeding that equipment - But should I feed the power
> > into a UPS - and then through an isolation transformer. or???
> > >     Any Ideas/Recommendations on how You Protect and feed Your
> > Equipment??
> > >                                         Thanks  -  Brian  [Heath
> > Audio]
> > >
> > > Listserver Subscription:listserv at listserv.tempe.gov - "subscribe
> > heath 'name' 'call'"
> > > Listserver Submissions: heath at listserv.tempe.gov
> > > Listserver Unsubscribe: listserv at listserv.tempe.gov - -"signoff
> > heath"
> > >
> > >
> > I'd keep it very simple: go out and buy one of those power strips
> > used for computer equipment. Get one with line filtering as well as
> > over voltage protection and that's all you'll ever need.
> >
> > w1id
> > e-mail: w1id at fcgnetworks.net
> >
> > Listserver Subscription:listserv at listserv.tempe.gov - "subscribe
> > heath 'name' 'call'"
> > Listserver Submissions: heath at listserv.tempe.gov
> > Listserver Unsubscribe: listserv at listserv.tempe.gov - -"signoff
> > heath"
> >
>
> Listserver Subscription:listserv at listserv.tempe.gov - "subscribe heath 'name' 'call'"
> Listserver Submissions: heath at listserv.tempe.gov
> Listserver Unsubscribe: listserv at listserv.tempe.gov - -"signoff heath"

Listserver Subscription:listserv at listserv.tempe.gov - "subscribe heath 'name' 'call'"
Listserver Submissions: heath at listserv.tempe.gov
Listserver Unsubscribe: listserv at listserv.tempe.gov - -"signoff heath"