#21 Powering up unknown old tube equipment safely

[Radio Tech]

#21 Powering up unknown old tube equipment safely

Last Video, Enjoy.


In this video I show how I power up old equipment safely. Tube or solid state.
You should NEVER plug something into a mains outlet if you do not know the condition of the equipment.
Specially if it is vintage.

Disclaimer: when working with live mains voltage you do so at your own risk.

 

[BBB]

Great safety video. Definitely going to wire me up one of these test jigs. Thank you. Subscribed.

 

[Radio Tech]

Great safety video. Definitely going to wire me up one of these test jigs. Thank you. Subscribed.

Great! Glad you liked the video. Using the light bulb as a current limiter can save a lot of heart ache. And fuses and not to mention your life
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[Tallman]

I really appreciate good documentation for processes that most people don't even consider necessary. Nice for the safety of the tech who is working on the gear. I would make one minor adjustment on the test fixture. I would encase the bulbs in these.
https://www.bulbamerica.com/product...2482&catargetid=120150920000714634&cadevice=c