Power cord question

riglehart
riglehart Posts: 276
edited June 2007 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
I've got my vintage Fisher-500 open today doing a little tinkering. It still has the orignal brown lamp cord plug in. Would it be a good idea to replace this with a modern 3 prong? I have some hefty computer server cords I could hack the female ends off of and use. I don't want to spend a bunch of money.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,645
    edited June 2007
    If for nothing other than safety, yes.
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  • PoweredByDodge
    PoweredByDodge Posts: 4,185
    edited June 2007
    provided the amplifier you're working on had an OEM power cord equal to or smaller than 18 awg in thickness (18 being the standard computer PSU conductor gauge), then go right ahead... solder the hot and neutrail rail, and then take the green ground wire from the PSU cord and solder or bolt it to the chassis/casing of the amplifier, as electronic repairs require the addition of casing/chassis ground, should the power cable be repaired or altered (at least in the US).
    The Artist formerly known as PoweredByDodge
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